Chargers guard/center Max Tuerk has been suspended four games by the league office. Tuerk violated the NFL’s policy on performance enhancing substances, according to the press release. For his part, Tuerk denies any real wrongdoing. 
“This offseason, I made the mistake of taking over-the-counter supplements,” Tuerk said in a statement. “In doing so, I opened myself up to the possibility of consuming a tainted supplement – something that ultimately led to a positive test for a banned substance. I accept responsibility for my actions and understand the NFL’s policy is very clear on this matter. This is a very hard way to learn a lesson, and I will never make this mistake again.”
Tuerk will be eligible to return to the Chargers’ active roster on Monday, October 2 following the team’s October 1 game against the Eagles. This is far from ideal for L.A., but it’s not necessarily devastating since Tuerk was likely in line for a reserve role. The Chargers project to start Russell Okung, Matt Slauson, Spencer Pulley, Kenny Wiggins, and Joe Barksdale on the offensive line. Tuerk had been listed as Slauson’s primary backup at left guard on the Chargers’ early edition of the depth chart.
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