NFLPA wants to investigate Schiano
The NFL Players Association wants the NFL to investigate Tampa Bay Buccaneers coach Greg Schiano and his possible role in leaking information about former quarterback Josh Freeman's status in the league's substance-abuse program.
USA Today reported Saturday night that the union asked the NFL for help to form a joint investigation so union officers could question Schiano and other Buccaneers officials.
"We take the confidentiality provision of the policy as seriously as the union and will vigorously pursue any leads the union provides," the NFL said in a statement Sunday. "However, such information should be shared confidentially with our office rather than inappropriately leaked to the media before the investigation has been concluded into the matter."
The union said it learned through its own investigation that Schiano discussed Freeman's participation in the league's drug program with other players before Freeman was released by the team on Oct. 3.
Schiano has denied leaking information about Freeman being in a drug program.
Freeman, who is currently with the Minnesota Vikings, said in late September that he voluntarily entered the program after a positive test, saying he accidentally took Ritalin instead of Adderall to treat ADHD. He said he was cleared by the NFL to take Adderall.
