Miami Dolphins suspend linebacker Lawrence Timmons over a mysterious disappearance
Wednesday 20 September 2017 12:12, UK
Linebacker Lawrence Timmons has been suspended indefinitely by the Miami Dolphins after he went AWOL on the eve of the team's season opener.
The Dolphins announced the move in a one-sentence news release Tuesday, a day off for the team, and on Twitter.
Miami then acquired linebacker Stephone Anthony from the New Orleans Saints in a trade for an undisclosed 2018 draft pick. Anthony was the 31st overall pick in the 2015 draft, started all 16 games as a rookie and made three starts last season.
Timmons' agent, Drew Rosenhaus, declined to comment on the suspension. Timmons wanted to rejoin the team this week, but coach Adam Gase was angered by the disappearance of the 11th-year veteran, which occurred on Saturday in Los Angeles the day before Miami's game at the Chargers.
While the suspension is "indefinite" the maximum suspension the team can levy on a player is four weeks as per the terms of the Collective Bargaining Agreement between the NFL and the players.
Miami won their season opener in Los Angeles without Timmons, beating the Chargers 19-17 on the road, having had their first match against Tampa Bay postponed due to Hurricane Irma.
