Veteran NFL linebacker Randy Gregory is suing the league and one of his former teams.
Gregory's lawsuit against the NFL and the Denver Broncos alleges discrimination over fines totaling $532,500.
He was fined for allegedly taking medications containing tetrahydrocannabinol (THC), an active ingredient in marijuana, during his time with the Broncos. Gregory appeared in six games in 2022 and four games in 2023 before being traded to the San Francisco 49ers.
Gregory said he was prescribed dronabinol for social anxiety and post-traumatic stress disorder, according to a complaint filed in Arapahoe County District Court. However, the pass rusher said he was denied the option to take the prescribed medication.
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Randy Gregory of the Denver Broncos warms up against the San Francisco 49ers at Empower Field at Mile High on September 25, 2022, in Denver, Colorado. (Jamie Schwaberow/Getty Images)
The lawsuit contends that the denial is discriminatory under Colorado law.
The NFL has made changes to its THC-related policies in recent years. Players who test positive for THC no longer face suspensions. However, THC is still on the league's list of banned substances, meaning players could face fines after testing positive.
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While the Broncos are named in the lawsuit, teams have no role in fining players who violate the NFL's substance policies.
Denver Broncos linebacker Randy Gregory gestures after San Francisco 49ers quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo was tackled for a safety during the second half of a game in Denver on Sept. 25, 2022. (AP Photo/Jack Dempsey)
The NFL-NFLPA Substance Abuse Policy is collectively negotiated and administered by a jointly designated outside medical professional.
The complaint said Gregory was diagnosed with social anxiety disorder in 2021 and post-traumatic stress disorder in February 2023.
Denver Broncos linebacker Randy Gregory during a game against the Houston Texans on September 18, 2022 in Denver. (AP Photo/Bart Young, File)
The Broncos and the NFL denied Gregory's request in March 2023 to use dronabinol during non-work hours, according to the complaint. Two months later, his agent, Peter Schaffer, requested a therapeutic use exemption for Gregory, which was also denied.
Gregory was selected in the second round of the 2015 NFL Draft. He spent his first five seasons in the NFL with the Dallas Cowboys. He was suspended several times for violating the league's drug policies during his five years with the Cowboys.
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The Broncos have not commented publicly on the lawsuit. The organization declined to comment when contacted by The Associated Press on Friday.
Gregory has recorded 22 sacks in his seven NFL seasons. He signed a contract with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in April.
The Associated Press contributed to this report.
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