OXNARD, California -- Suspended the first four games of the season for violating the NFL's substance abuse policy, Dallas Cowboys defensive lineman David Irving will not be punished by the league under the personal conduct policy stemming from a domestic violence allegation made by a former girlfriend that was later recanted, sources told ESPN.
In April, Irving was cleared by the Frisco, Texas, police after it investigated a complaint by the former girlfriend, but the NFL can impose discipline, either with a fine or a suspension, even if a charge is dropped.
In June, the NFL announced a suspension for violating the substance abuse policy.