A Three Game Timeout: What Phidarian Mathis's Suspension Reveals About NFL Accountability The three game suspension handed to Buffalo Bills defensive tackle Phidarian Mathis has brought attention to the issue of accountability in professional sports.
The 28 year old player, who was with the New York Jets at the time of the incident, is not the first athlete to fall foul of the NFL's substances of abuse policy.
Mathis's case stands out due to its timing and his status as a draft pick from just three years ago.