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NEW YORK, July 16 (UPI) -- Green Bay defensive back Johnny Jolly was suspended indefinitely Friday by the NFL for substance abuse policy violations.
The disciplinary action takes effect immediately and Jolly, 27, will miss at least the entire 2010 season. His first opportunity to apply for reinstatement would be after the Super Bowl in February.
Jolly is facing trial in Houston this month on a 2008 arrest for allegedly having 200 grams of codeine. He could be sentenced to 20 years in prison if found guilty.
Jolly had 39 tackles, one sack and an interception last season when he started all 16 games for Green Bay. In four NFL seasons he has a total of 113 tackles.
The Packers issued a statement saying: "Johnny is a good player that loves everything about the game of football. We appreciate the contributions he has made to the Packers the past four seasons. His focus and priorities now lie elsewhere -- our thoughts are with him during this difficult personal time."
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