CLEVELAND, Ohio (AFP) — Baltimore Ravens cornerback Derrick Martin was charged with a misdemeanor for suspected possession of marijuana on Monday after an incident two days earlier at Cleveland International Airport.
Martin, 23, was not arrested but must appear in court on July 15 after airport security found three small packets thought to be marijuana while the two-year National Football League player was checking in for a flight.
Any connection with illegal substances risks a violation of the NFL's drug policy.
"We are aware of the situation with Derrick, and we have talked with him about this," the Ravens said in a statement. "There is a due process taking place and we are following that."
Martin played in all 16 games for the Ravens last season, making 40 tackles and intercepting two passes.
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