Quote:Blackmon and Gordon are in the same situation
. They are both in stage three of the intervention program for recreational drug use which is banishment. It's basically their third strike. Ace Sanders is in stage 2 of the intervention program, the second strike, which is a mandatory 4 game suspension and not a banishment which is why he could participate in the preseason unlike Blackmon, and Gordon once his appeal was denied.

 

Both are required to serve a minimum of a 1 year suspension and are allowed to apply to be reinstated 60 days before the 1 year anniversary date. The indefinite part comes from the fact that if they get in trouble or don't comply with the treatment program, the commissioner can deny their application and extend their suspension period. Both Gordon and Blackmon are likely to have their suspension extended by the commissioner due to their subsequent arrests.