New Orleans Saints running back Mark Ingram has "vigorously challenged" his impending four-game suspension for a violation of the NFL's policy on performance-enhancing substances.
On Wednesday, Ian Rapoport of the NFL Network provided a statement from VIP Sports Management general counsel David W. Jones about the arbitration process, which is scheduled to conclude by May 16, and the potential to pursue further legal action:
Ian RapoportA statement from suspended #Saints RB Mark Ingram, who is “vigorously” challenging the positive test result through the arbitration process. https://t.co/GuoFzNLVAT
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