Cardinals' DeAndre Hopkins 'confused and shocked' by positive PED test: 'I wasn't careful enough'

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DeAndre Hopkins said in a statement on Monday he was "confused and shocked" by his positive performance-enhancing drug test, which led to a six-game suspension.

The Arizona Cardinals star reacted to the suspension in a tweet.

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Arizona Cardinals wide receiver DeAndre Hopkins catches a touchdown pass against the Titans, Sept. 12, 2021, in Nashville, Tennessee. (AP Photo/Mark Zaleski)

"In my 10-year NFL career, I have never tested positive for using performance enhancing drugs," the statement read.

"To learn that my November test came back with trace elements of a banned substance, I was confused and shocked.

"I am very mindful of what I put in my body and have always taken a holistic approach, so I am working with my team to investigate how this could’ve happened. But even as careful as I have been, clearly I wasn’t careful enough. For that I apologize to Cardinals fans, my teammates, and the entire Cardinals organization. I never want to let my team down.

"I fully intend to get to the bottom of this. As soon as I have more information I will share it."

It’s unclear what he tested positive for. ESPN first reported the suspension.

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Cardinals wide receiver DeAndre Hopkins celebrates after scoring a touchdown against the Houston Texans at State Farm Stadium on Oct. 24, 2021, in Glendale, Arizona. (Mark J. Rebilas-USA Today Sports)

"DeAndre Hopkins of the Arizona Cardinals has been suspended without pay for the first six games of the 2022 regular season for violating the NFL policy on