Detroit Lions’ Matt Prater spent time at a rehabilitation facility for alcoholic addiction treatment. He had been on a four-game suspension for violating the league’s substance abuse policy. Prater went on to say “It was voluntary…It was just something I thought I should do.” Hit the jump for more details on the Detroit Lions kicker…
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He was suspended because he tested positive for alcohol after drinking at his home and also had a DUI in 2011. He indicated he’ll be randomly tested once or twice a week to ensure he is staying with the program.
“It was voluntary,” Prater said. “I wasn’t forced to go. It was just something I thought I should do, and my family, they helped me out a lot.”
“Take it a day at a time,” Prater said. “Sometimes you’ve got to get knocked down and learn the hard way with life, and I’m thankful that I have a second chance here and learn from all the mistakes I’ve made in the past and will not repeat them.”
In addition to his conversation with Prater, Lions coach Jim Caldwell said he, general manager Martin Mayhew and the team’s scouts thoroughly investigated Prater’s issues with alcohol that led to his suspension. “I am one who believes in a second chance,” Caldwell said.
MUCH RESPECT TO MATT PRATER, SALUTE !
