NFLPA refutes NFL Network report that DeAndre Hopkins used masking agent to cover up PED use

DeAndre Hopkins never denied ingesting a banned substance. He just denied that he did so knowingly.

Now the NFLPA is backing up his claim while disputing an NFL Network report that stated he ingested a banned substance and took a masking agent in an effort to hide it. The union issued its statement on Tuesday in support of the suspended Arizona Cardinals wide receiver.