Cowboys’ David Irving Fails PED Test

Cowboys defensive end David Irving has failed a test for performance enhancing drugs, according to Mike Fisher of 105.3 The Fan (on Twitter). The news has been confirmed by Bleacher Report’s Jason Cole (Twitter link). The ban stems from a supplement that Irving had a marketing deal with, Ian Rapoport of NFL.com (on Twitter) hears.David Irving (vertical)

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Irving may be serving a suspension to start the year, depending on the nature of the failed test. A positive test for a diuretic or masking agent without a banned substance detected calls for a two-game ban. A positive test for an anabolic agent, however, would mean a four-game suspension. Irving has evidence that could help him fight a four-game ban, but a four-game ban is the most likely outcome at this time, according to Cole (on Twitter).

Irving emerged as a viable pass-rusher for the Cowboys down the stretch last season and finished out the year with four sacks and 17 tackles. Three of those four sacks came in Week 13 against the Bucs and Week 14 against the Lions. The Cowboys won both of those games on their way to a 13-3 season and an NFC East title.

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