Offensive lineman Max Tuerk, a former USC standout who was a third-round pick of the Chargers in 2016, has been suspended without pay for the first four games of the regular season for violating the NFL’s policy on performance-enhancing substances.
Tuerk, who was battling for a reserve spot and was focusing on guard and center, said in a team-issued statement that he made the mistake of taking over-the-counter supplements during the offseason.
“In doing so, I opened myself up to the possibility of consuming a tainted supplement, something that ultimately led to a positive test for a banned substance,” Tuerk said.