Giants' Justin Hilliard suspended 2 games by NFL for violating PED policy
NEW ORLEANS, LOUISIANA - JANUARY 01: Justin Hilliard #47 and Dallas Gant #19 of the Ohio State Buckeyes react after a fumble recovery against the Clemson Tigers in the second half during the College Football Playoff semifinal game at the Allstate Sugar Bowl at Mercedes-Benz Superdome on January 01, 2021 in New Orleans, Louisiana. (Photo by Sean Gardner/Getty Images) Credit: Getty Images/Sean Gardner
Justin Hilliard's uphill climb to make the Giants' roster just got steeper.
The second-year linebacker has been suspended two games for violating the league's policy on performance-enhancing substances, the NFL announced Friday.
Hilliard, undrafted from Ohio State and claimed by the Giants early last season from the 49ers, never appeared in a game in 2021 and spent most of his rookie season on injured reserve (ankle).
He figures to be a longshot to make the team this summer.
He will be able to participate in training camp and preseason games before his suspension begins at the start of the regular season.
Tom Rock began covering sports for Newsday in 1996 and became its NFL columnist in 2022. He previously was Newsday's Giants beat writer beginning in 2008.
