[vincesanity82]

Tampa Bay Buccaneers cornerback Torrie Cox has been suspended four games for violating the league's substance-abuse policy, the team announced on its web site.

Cox can participate in training camp and the preseason before beginning his suspension on Friday, August 31. He is eligible to return to the Buccaneers’ active roster on Monday, October 1 following the team’s September 30 game against the Carolina Panthers.

No specific information has been released about Cox's substance-abuse violation. According to PewterReport.com, Cox has two DUI arrests on his record, one in 2004 and one in 2005.

Cox played in all 16 games last year, starting three games at cornerback and playing a major role on special teams.

A brief statement from General Manager Bruce Allen said, “We are hopeful that Torrie Cox can overcome this personal setback.”

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[Bette]

These guys really dont seem to learn very fast do they? Maybe its too many hits to the head.

[suedon70]

Cox has a history of running afoul of the law - a couple of DUIs a few years ago. I can't see him making the squad, seeing as how he will miss 4 games, and with training camp starting soon, with a reported 5 guys up for 2 spots, he will definitely be one of the odd men out....