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Federal law enforcement conducted a raid at the team's practice
facility and Vermillion's home last week. On Monday, Washington
placed him on administrative leave, saying in a statement it was
"due to an ongoing criminal investigation that is unrelated to
the team."
Vermillion is not a physician, so by law he would not be allowed
to disburse prescription drugs.
Earlier Thursday, the NFLPA informed agents that it has begun
its own investigation into the matter.
"The work office and home of Ryan Vermillion were raided by the
Drug Enforcement Agency, and one of our players has been
contacted by federal investigators," the memo revealed.
According to the initial report from NBC Sports Washington, the
investigation into Vermillion has been ongoing for months.
Vermillion is in his second season with Washington after 18
seasons with the Carolina Panthers. He spent nine seasons with
Washington coach Ron Rivera in Carolina when Rivera was coach of
the Panthers from 2011-19.
--Field Level Media
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