Oday Aboushi, Jets guard, had 'small amount' of marijuana in car, cops say - Newsday

The NFL announced on Thursday that Jets backup guard Oday Aboushi has been suspended without pay for the first game of the regular season for violating its substances abuse policy and program. According to a press release from the Morris Plains (N. J. ) police department obtained by Newsday on Friday morning, police pulled over Aboushi at 8:39 p. m. on Jan. During the stop on Route 10 East, officers detected "the odor of burnt marijuana" coming from the player's black Cadillac Escalade. Aboushi, 24, was cooperative with officers and provided consent to search his vehicle, according to the release. The former fifth-round Jets draft pick in 2013 was then placed under arrest and taken to police headquarters for processing, according to the release. In addition to being charged with possession of marijuana and drug paraphernalia, Aboushi also was issued summons for driving while suspended, careless driving and possession of a controlled dangerous substance in a motor vehicle, the release said. Aboushi can continue participating in preseason practices and games, but won't be eligible to return to the active roster until Sept. "I apologize for my actions and understand the repercussions," Aboushi said in a statement released by the team. Defensive tackle Sheldon Richardson is suspended for the first four games of the season for violating the league's substance abuse policy. Source: www.newsday.com