This past week, it was revealed that Minnesota Vikings running back Roc Thomas is currently facing criminal charges after marijuana was found in his residence during a search by police. During questioning, Thomas claimed that he had the substance in his apartment for personal use.
Due to this incident, the Vikings running back will likely face discipline from the NFL in the future for violating their substance abuse policy. A policy that some believe should not include penalties for marijuana, a substance that can be used by players to help cope with the pain from they injuries suffer out of the field.