Philadelphia Eagles right tackle Lane Johnson has filed a federal lawsuit against the NFL and NFL Players Association, seeking to vacate penalties levied against him for violating the league's policy on performance-enhancing drugs, according to The MMQB's Albert Breer.
The White Bronco's Dan Werly confirmed the report, and Breer relayed a statement from Johnson's attorney that described why the 26-year-old is taking legal action:
Statement from Lane Johnson's lawyer Steve Zashin. pic.twitter.com/ArXScY0Ex0
— Albert Breer (@AlbertBreer) January 6, 2017
Johnson, who was been suspended by the NFL twice for violating its PED policy, missed 10 games during the 2016 season after the league upheld his punishment on appeal.