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Rapoport: Justin Gilbert’s Suspension Extended For Entire Season

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Quickly turning out to be one of the biggest Top 10 busts in recent history, Justin Gilbert’s suspension has been extended and will last the entire 2017 season. The news was first reported by Ian Rapoport.

Source: Free agent CB Justin Gilbert has been suspended for a year by commissioner Roger Goodell.

— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) June 20, 2017

Gilbert was originally suspended four games on May 25th for violating the substance and abuse policy. It’s unclear if the punishment for that suspension was altered or if he had further problems, though the latter feels more likely.