CFL suspends Edmonton Elks defensive lineman nine games for second performance-enhancing drug violation

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The Canadian Football League has suspended Edmonton Elks defensive lineman Darien Newell for nine games for violating the CFL and CFLPA’s joint drug policy. Newell tested positive for the banned substances GW501516 and Drostanolone in May 2026. He appealed the result, and his case was referred to an independent arbitrator, who subsequently dismissed his appeal. …