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Autry, 34, who signed a two-year deal worth $20
million with the Texans in March, released a statement asserting
that he took a medication that, unbeknownst to him, contained a
banned substance.
"It was important to me that the NFL know that I did not
intentionally or even knowingly ingest a banned substance. I
understand, however, that under the NFL's policies, ultimate
responsibility for what enters my body rests with me," he wrote.
"To that end, while I intend to explore legal options ... I have
accepted the NFL's punishment of a six-game suspension."
Autry had a career-best 11.5 sacks last season for the Tennessee
Titans and also had a career high 50 tackles in 17 games (14
starts). In 142 games (89 starts) over 10 seasons with the
Oakland Raiders (2014-17), Indianapolis Colts (2018-20) and
Titans, he has 59 sacks and 310 tackles.
Autry was signed as an undrafted free agent by the Raiders in
2014.
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