Rolando McClain, a linebacker who was suspended multiple times by the NFL for substance abuse violations, had his indefinite suspension lifted. The Baltimore Ravens traded McClain and a 7th-round pick to the Cowboys in 2014 for a 6th-round pick, which they used to select Darren Waller in the 2015 draft. McClain, the 8th overall pick in the 2010 NFL Draft, had been previously suspended indefinitely from 2016 to 2019. McClain, now a free agent, has expressed readiness to return to the NFL.
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Name from the past: LB Rolando McClain, who was suspended several times by the NFL for violating the substance abuse policy and for the last time indefinitely on Dec. 30, 2019, had his suspension lifted today. McClain turned 34 in July.
Fun fact: In 2014, Ravens traded Rolando McClain and a 7th-round pick to the Cowboys for a 6th-round pick. Baltimore used that 6th-rounder in the 2015 draft to select Darren Waller. https://t.co/T1rccEkzjd
Free agent LB Rolando McClain, the 8th overall pick in the 2010 NFL Draft, has had his indefinite suspension lifted by the NFL. McClain was previously suspended indefinitely, spanning 2016-2019. Following a brief reinstatement, he was suspended indefinitely again in December… https://t.co/BCXSxDa2kp