HGH Testing Coming To NFL – NFL Roundup For Aug. 14th

UNDATED (AP) — The NFL Players Association has told its members that the union has "tentatively agreed" that 40 players will take blood tests for HGH each week during the season, with a positive result drawing a four-game suspension.

The NFLPA emailed players a memo in question-and-answer format Tuesday. The Associated Press obtained a copy.

According to the email, players participating in NFL training camps this year will provide a blood sample for a "population study" to determine what level of HGH will result in penalties.

UNDATED (AP) —Pro Bowl running back Jamaal Charles had his ailing right foot examined by two orthopedic surgeons and they confirmed the Kansas City Chiefs' diagnosis of a mild strain. Charles turned his right ankle early in practice on Monday and didn't take part in Tuesday's workout.

Elsewhere around the NFL;

— The Pittsburgh Steelers have put wide receiver Plaxico Burress on the injured reserve list, likely ending his season. The move came a day after Burress had surgery to repair a torn rotator cuff in his right shoulder. Burress joined the NFL with Pittsburgh in 2000. He has caught 553 passes for 8,499 yards and 64 touchdowns in the regular season with the Steelers, Giants and Jets.

— Giants safety Antrel Rolle (rohl) says he sustained a "pretty good" sprain to his right ankle and does not know when he will be able to return to practice. The team's leading tackler the past two seasons wore a protective boot on his foot, after suffering the injury in practice Monday.

— Arizona coach Bruce Arians says rookie Tyrann Mathieu will start at free safety in place of injured Rashad Johnson when the Cardinals play the Dallas Cowboys on Saturday. Mathieu has been a sensation in training camp as he looks to make a comeback after being booted from the LSU team for marijuana use and sitting out football altogether last season.

— The Indianapolis Colts have activated running back Ahmad Bradshaw and linebacker Pat Angerer from the physically unable to perform list. Both are recovering from off-season surgery on their right foot.

— Washington Redskins safety Phillip Thomas will miss his rookie season with a foot injury. He was a fourth-round pick out of Fresno State.