Ottawa Redblacks

Redblacks receiver Seth Coate suspended two games for positive drug test

by
3Down Staff
August 1, 2018

Ottawa Redblacks receiver Seth Coate has been suspended two games after testing positive for a banned substance under the Canadian Football League drug policy.

SARM LGD-4033 metabolite was the substance which caused the positive test.

Redblacks general manager Marcel Desjardins and Coate released statements about the occurrence.

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REDBLACKS statement regarding Seth Coate. pic.twitter.com/Gur3TURuLJ

— Ottawa REDBLACKS (@REDBLACKS) August 1, 2018

Coates is a rookie on Ottawa’s practice roster yet to play in a CFL game.

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