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[November 28, 2016] Nov 27 (The Sports Xchange) - Buffalo Bills offensive tackle Seantrel Henderson was informed he faces a 10-game suspension for a second violation of the NFL's substance-abuse policy, according to multiple reports Sunday.

Henderson, 24, started the season with a four-game ban for his initial violation of the drug policy.

Henderson is appealing the ruling, a source told ESPN's Adam Schefter, and a final decision on Henderson's suspension will be made this week, according to the NFL Media's Ian Rapoport.

Henderson missed the final five games of last season after he was diagnosed with Crohn's disease. He said previously the reason for the suspension was his use of medicinal marijuana to deal with pain resulting from the illness and two intestinal surgeries.

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New England Patriots tight end Rob Gronkowski left with a back injury late in the first quarter and did not return against the New York Jets.

Gronkowski, who returned after a one-game absence due to a chest/lung injury suffered against the Seattle Seahawks on Nov. 13, was targeted twice before exiting without a reception.

Gronkowski has missed 20 games in seven NFL seasons due to a variety of injuries.

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Cincinnati Bengals running back Jeremy Hill injured his left ankle late in the second quarter against the Baltimore Ravens.

Hill, a third-year player from LSU, was getting the majority of carries with running back running back Giovani Bernard out with a knee injury and had 20 yards on nine carries before being forced to leave the game.

Bengals cornerback Chykie Brown also was injured and carted off. Brown injured his right knee with 1:01 left in the half during a Bengals' punt.

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Jacksonville Jaguars wide receiver Allen Hurns injured his hamstring in the fourth quarter of the game against the Buffalo Bills.

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Hurns got hurt while scoring a 12-yard touchdown to put the Jaguars ahead 21-20 with 14:52 left to play. It was his only catch on seven targets.

Jaguars running back Chris Ivory also left in the first quarter with a hamstring injury. Ivory rushed for 44 yards and a touchdown before getting hurt.

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Miami Dolphins offensive lineman Laremy Tunsil was inactive for the game against the San Francisco 49ers due to a shoulder injury.

Tunsil, the Dolphins' 2016 first-round draft pick, injured his shoulder in last Sunday's victory over the Los Angeles Rams. He had practiced all week in a limited capacity and was listed as questionable on Friday's injury report.

The Dolphins were without three starting offensive linemen against the 49ers. Center Mike Pouncey was earlier ruled out due to a hip injury and left tackle Branden Albert was out with a dislocated left wrist.

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Los Angeles Rams starting left tackle Greg Robinson was a healthy inactive for the game against the New Orleans Saints.

Robinson, a former No. 2 overall pick in the 2014 draft, was benched for the Week 12 game at the Mercedes-Benz Superdome.

Robinson started all 16 games last season and all 10 games in 2016. He made 38 consecutive starts for the Rams and had not missed a game since entering the league. (Editing by Larry Fine) ))

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