Huge news for the Jets, who open against the Patriots next Sunday.
The Patriots' veteran safety admits using Human Growth Hormone, but insists he did so to heal more quickly from injuries in recent years. Regardless, he'll miss the first four games of the season, a huge blow to a Patriots team that looks as if it's ready to make a Super Bowl run.
This could mean more playing time early on for rookie safety Brandon Meriweather, although the Pats might be reluctant to throw him into the fire this quickly.