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Report: Cowboys’ linebacker Rolando McClain faces 10-game suspension

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Stephen M. Smith
June 30, 2016

Dallas Cowboys linebacker Rolando McClain (No. 55) sacks Carolina's QB Cam Newton in 2015: Jerome Miron - USA TODAY Sports

The former Alabama standout just can’t seem to flee bad habits.

Dallas Cowboys linebacker Rolando McClain will be suspended 10 games next season, due to violating the NFL’s substance abuse policy. This is his second offense, as McClain was docked four games last season for the same cause. ESPN’s NFL insider Adam Schefter and ESPN NFL Nation reporter Todd Archer (Dallas Cowboys) both were sources behind the story.

Cowboys' LB Rolando McClain will be suspended the first 10 games for violating the NFL’s substance abuse policy, per @toddarcher and me.

— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) June 30, 2016

McClain re-signed with Dallas back on March 9 for a one-year, $5 million deal. He earned the contract after finishing last year with 97 tackles, two sacks, three passes defended and an interception returned for a touchdown. McClain may have to forfeit his $750,000 signing bonus.

Stephen M. Smith is a senior analyst and columnist for Touchdown Alabama Magazine. You can “like” him on Facebook or “follow” him on Twitter, via @Smsmith_TDALMag.

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Stephen Smith is a 2015 graduate of the University of Alabama. He is a senior writer and reporter for Touchdown Alabama Magazine. He has covered Alabama football for 10+ years and his knowledge and coverage of the Crimson Tide's program have made him among the most respected journalist in his field. Smith has been featured on ESPN and several other marquee outlets as an analyst.