Ravens Release Marijuana Advocate Eugene Monroe, Say They Weren't Behind His Cause
The Baltimore Ravens have released offensive tackle and medical marijuana advocate Eugene Monroe. Monroe has become increasingly outspoken during the last couple of months about the positive aspects of marijuana in comparison to the dangers that come with the league's use of opioids. While the Ravens didn't implicitly say parting ways with the 29-year-old was the direct result of his stance on weed, the team's website did address it in their post announcing his release.
Per the team's website:
Monroe had surgery to repair a torn labrum (shoulder) this offseason, and used the time off to become the first active NFL player to openly campaign for the use of medical marijuana. The Ravens did not rally behind the cause.
"I promise you, he does not speak for the organization," Head Coach John Harbaugh said this offseason.
According to ESPN's Adam Schefter, the Ravens were...
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