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Bills tight end Nelson apologizes for suspension

Published Aug. 21, 2010 1:00 a.m. ET

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Buffalo Bills tight end Shawn Nelson apologized Saturday for violating the NFL's substance abuse policy, saying he did nothing illegal.

''To my team, my family, my church family, the great city of Buffalo, and my fans I want to apologize,'' Nelson said Nelson after practice. ''It's nothing bad; nothing illegal that happened. There are rumors that it was dealing with some different types of things that myself is not involved in.''

Nelson was addressing the media for the first time since receiving a four-game suspension. He did not participate in practice but was deemed healthy by coach Chan Gailey.

Gailey also announced that tight end Derek Schouman will miss three to six weeks after injuring his knee Thursday against the Indianapolis Colts.

Gailey also said linebacker Reggie Torbor will miss at least three weeks after suffering an undisclosed injury against the Colts. Defensive tackle Kyle Williams was held out of practice, but Gailey said he was banged up and would be fine.

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