Dallas Cowboys linebacker Rolando McClain facing third drugs suspension

Dallas Cowboys linebacker Rolando McClain has been handed an indefinite suspension for another violation of the NFL's substance-abuse policy.

McClain had to sit out the first 10 games of the 2016 season for a second violation, having also been suspended for the first four games of 2015, and his time with Dallas could well be over.

The 27-year-old started his career with the Oakland Raiders but retired in 2013 after three seasons before returning to the league a year later with the Cowboys.

He had been due to return from his ban ahead of their Thanksgiving game last week but owner Jerry Jones said he had failed to report back to the team.

NFL Network's Ian Rapoport reported last month that McClain was facing a further suspension over a missed drug test.