Eagles defensive tackle arrested

0 Comments | Philadelphia Inquirer, The, February, 2008 | by Bob Brookover INQUIRER STAFF WRITER

INDIANAPOLIS - Eagles defensive tackle Mike Patterson likely will be subject to discipline by the NFL after being arrested and charged with marijuana possession last Saturday in South Jersey.

Word of Patterson's arrest circulated yesterday when Evesham Police Capt. Jeff Gural sent out a news release detailing the incident, which occurred just after 6 a.m. The release said Patterson, 24, was charged with possession of marijuana under 50 grams.

According to the NFL's collective-bargaining agreement, "a player will normally be subject to discipline up to and including suspension without pay for four regular and/or postseason games for a first violation of the law related to substances of abuse other than alcohol."

That, however, doesn't mean Patterson definitely...

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