"NFL players can enter the substance-abuse program in a variety of ways, including voluntarily. Players also can be entered in the program for failing drug tests or for drug- and alcohol-related law violations away from the field, according to the collective-bargaining agreement."
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Stallworth was a well-liked player in the Eagles' locker room who made some major contributions, particularly in the two postseason games when he caught six passes for 141 yards and two touchdowns. During the regular season, he caught 38 passes for 725 yards and five touchdowns. He also missed four games with a hamstring injury, but those were the first games he missed because of injury in the last three seasons."
http://www.philly.com/mld/inquirer/sports/16835778.htm
"Meanwhile, there is speculation in league circles that the Eagles have been responsible for putting out the word that Stallworth is in the drug-testing program, in an effort to scare off other potential suitors."http://www.profootballtalk.com/rumormill.htm
First we really don't know the reason Donte's involved in this program to begin with and secondly the fact the Eagles do want him but at a lesser price leads me to believe it's likely they did put this info out while carefully avoiding violating confidentiality,in order to discourage suitors and drive his price down.
And he was well-liked in the locker room-good sign-very important to the Pats.
Until we know how he ended up in this program I'm not too concerned. The hamstring injury gave me a couple of willies though.