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Amid reports he violated the NFL‘s drug policy, Cincinnati Bengals defensive end Antwan Odom turned to Twitter in an attempt to clear his name.

“Please don’t believe the rumors,” Odom wrote. “Yes I tested positive for a banned substance but it wasn’t steroids or PEDs (performance-enhancing drugs). More details to come but for now it’s a league issue that’s under appeal. Just know that I would never cheat to gain an edge in this game that I love.”

The Cincinnati-based blog Three-Way Chili was the first to report Thursday that Odom, a seven-year pro, faces a four-game suspension. Since the violation hasn’t been announced, the NFL refused comment and it’s likely Odom will be available as the Bengals open their season on the road against the New England Patriots on Sunday.

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