Earl Ferrell (left), Phoenix, 1990, lifetime ban: Ferrell was about to be banned for life for being a serial substance abuser, but he voluntarily retired.
Also:
Life (reinstated after 1 year) – Frank Warren, New Orleans, substance abuse, April 13, 1990.
Life (reinstated after 1 year) – Terry Taylor, Detroit, substance abuse, Sept. 20, 1990.
Two years – Tony Collins, Indianapolis, substance abuse, Aug. 13, 1988-July 11, 1990.
Two years – R. Jay Soward, Jacksonville, substance abuse (four games), June 8, 2001; extended another six games Oct. 10, 2001 by NFL. Then Jaguars suspended him for four games, personal conduct, Dec. 7, 2001. Suspended for the next season Jan. 9, 2002.
