Positive Steroid Tests since 2000

With Charles Grant, Will Smith, Deuce McCallister, and the Williams Sisters of Minny all testing positive for a banned substance, I wanted to look at teams with the most positive tests, or admissions to taking steroids since the turn of the century.

San Diego Chargers: (4)

Stephen Cooper - LB: Tested positive for a banned stimulant in 2008, and was arrested with more than 1,000 doses of steroids in 2002 to "better help his chances of getting drafted"
Luis Castillo - DL: Tested positive at the combine, drafted by SD in the first round of the 2005 draft.
Andrew Pinnock - FB: 4 game suspension for taking a banned substance in a supplement in 2004.
Shawne Merriman - LB: Suspended for taking a "Tainted Supplement" after testing positive in 2006.

Atlanta Falcons: (4)

Matt Lehr - OL: Suspended 4 games for violating the steroid policy in 2006.
Keith Newman - LB: Suspended 4 games in 2003 for violating the steroid policy.
Ray Buchannon - DB: Suspended 4 games in 2002 for violating the steroid policy.
Grady Jackson - DT: In the new rash of positive tests, his name was also involved and is getting investigated for either steroid use, or a steroid masker.


Baltimore Ravens: (1)

Deion Sanders - CB: Tested positive before coming back to the NFL, said it was in medication for his ankle. 2005.

Buffalo Bills: (1)

Travis Henry - RB: Claimed to use a now banned substance (ephedra) prior to the NFL banning it. 2001.

Carolina Panthers: (9)

Todd Steussie - OT: Given Prescriptions for a banned substance in 2004, by Dr. James Shortt who is now spending over a year in prison for his wrongdoings.
Jeff Mitchell - C: Used HGH, got prescriptions from before mentioned Dr. James Shortt from 2003 - 2004.
Kevin Donnalley - OL: got prescriptions from Dr. James Shortt from 2003 - 2004.
Louis Williams - OL: given prescriptions for steroids from Dr. James Shortt from 2003 to 2004.
Wesley Walls - TE: Same as the prior 4, prescriptions from Dr. Shortt from 2003 - 2004.
Julius Peppers - DE: Suspended 4 games for violating league policy on steroids in 2002.
Brentson Buckner - DT: Suspended for 4 games in 2002 for testing positive for the same substance as Peppers, Ephedra.
Josh Taves - DL: and alleged costumor of steroids from the Bay Arena Labratory. 2002-2003.
John Milem - DE: Admitted to recieving steroids from Dr. James Shortt in 2002.
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Chicago Bears: (3)

Obafemi Ayenbadejo - RB: Suspended 4 games for testing positive for steroids, sued the manufacturer. 2007.
Daimon Shelton - FB: Suspended 4 games for violating the steroid policy. 2002.
Henry Taylor - DL: in 2001, suspended 4 games for testing positive for a steroid related substance.

Cleveland Browns: (1)

Ryan Tucker - OL: In 2007 suspended for testing positive for steroids, allegedly to help an injury and his mental health state.


Denver Broncos: (6)

Kenny Peterson - DL: Suspended 4 games in 2007 after violating the leagues steroid policy.
Kenard Lang - DE: recieved a 6 game suspension for testing positive for steroids.
Todd Sauerbrun - P: Suspended 4 games in 2006 after testing positive for steroids.
Adrian Madise - WR: Was suspended 4 games in 2004 after a positive steroid test.
Lee Flowers - S: In 2004 was suspended 4 games after a positive steroid test.
Daryl Gardener - DL: In 2003 was found on a memo from the BALCO industries as a steroid customer.

Houston Oilers/Texans: (2)

Dimingo Graham - DL: In 2002, suspended 4 games for violating the steroid policy after a positive test.
Bryan Pittman - LS: In the new rash of positive tests, he was involved with a water pill that makes you lose weight, and can mask steroids and other drugs. He claims to have done everything right, and even has a prescription from his doctor saying it was for medical reasons.

Jacksonville Jaguars: (3)

Tim Couch - QB: In an attempt at a comeback in 2007, he was suspended 6 games after being ona a 'regimen' of steroids.
T.J. Slaughter - LB: Suspended 4 games in 2002 after testing positive.
Marcus Stroud - DT: Was suspended 4 games in 2007 after testing positive for steroids.

Kansas City Chiefs: (4)

John Welbourn - OL: In 2005 Suspended four games for steroids, and for 6 games in 2006.
Johnnie Morton - WR: 2002 through 2003 was allegedly taking THG from BALCO, tested positive in 2007 following a martial arts fight, one which he lost.
Lew Bush - LB: Suspended 4 games in 2002 for a positive steroids test.
Michael Cloud - RB: In 2002 tested positive for steroids and was suspended for four games, later sued the company, and reached a settlement.

St. Louis Rams: (1)

Scott Shanle - LB: Suspended for a positive steroid test.

Miami Dolphins: (4)

Sammy Morris - RB: Suspended 4 games in 2006 for violating the steroid policy.
Ricky Williams - RB: In 2005 tested positive for a steroid like substance.
David Boston - WR: in 2004 recieved a four game suspension for violating the leagues steroid policy.
J.J. Johnson - RB: Tested positive for steroids in 2000, but successfully appealed his suspension.

Minnesota Vikings: (5)

Pat Williams - DT: Part of the new scandal involving steroids and masking agents, being investigated.
Kevin Williams - DT: part of the new scandal as well, being investigated.
Ray Edwards - DE: Suspended 4 games in 2007 for testing positive for steroids, thus violating the NFL's steroid abuse policy.
Korey Stringer - OT: After dying of heat stroke, and the day he collapsed the team found a supplement containing Ephedra in his locker. In 2001.
Bryan Chamberlain - TE: Suspended four games in 2003 after testing positive for Ephedra.

New England Patriots: (1)

Rodney Harrison - S: Suspended 4 games in 2007 for violating steroid policy, recieved shipment of HGH prior to the superbowl.

New York Jets: (1)

Jesse Chatman - RB: Tested positive for a steroid masking agent, and was suspended 4 games.

New Orleans Saints: (4)

Deuce McCallister - RB: Part of the new scandal, tested positive for a masking agent.
Charles Grant - DE: Also Part of the new scandal, being investigated.
Will Smith - DE: Part of the new scandal, being investigated.
Hollis Thomas - DT: in 2006 was suspended 4 games for testing positive, he claims it was asthma medication which made him test positive.
Jamar Nesbit - OL: New scandal, accepting suspension from league, but suing company.

New York Giants: (1)

Jason Sehorn - S: Claimed in 2002 to use Ephedra even after the NFL banned it, only stopped once the NFL began testing for it.

Oakland Raiders: (5)

Jarrod Cooper - DB: Suspended 4 games in 2007 for violation of the leagues steroid policy.
Dana Stubblefield - DL: Tested positive for THG, lied to federal agents about steroids and performance enhancing drugs in 2003.
Bill Romanowski - LB: Tested positive for THG, admitted to use of steroids and HGH in 2003.
Barret Robbins - OL: Tested positive for THG in 2003.
Chris Cooper - DL: Tested positive for THG in 2003.

Seattle Seahawks: (1)

Shawn Springs - CB: Tested positive in 2001, and was suspended 4 games.

Tampa Bay Buccaneers: (2)

Luke Petitgout - OT: Suspended 4 games in 2008 for a violation of the steroid policy.
Rick Razzanno - FB: Suspended 4 games in 2005 for a violation of the steroid policy.

Tennessee Titans: (4)

Ryan Fowler - LB: In 2008 was thought to have gotten steroids from a steroid dealer who had killed himself, he denies taking steroids.
Chris Henry - RB: In 2007 was suspended four games for a positive steroid test, after a monster combine.
John Thornton - DT: In 2002, claimed to have used ephedra prior to its banning.
Josh Evans - DT: In 2000 was suspended for the season for a positive test.

Every team NOT listed has not had a single positive test, or a suspension from a prior positive test, since the turn of the century. Thanks to SignOnSanDiego for the information.