USADA suspends 49ers' Goodwin for 1 year, but no impact on NFL career

San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Marquise Goodwin has been suspended by the United States Anti-Doping Agency (USADA) for one year after failing to reveal his location for potential drug testing.

Goodwin, however, stated Tuesday that he's quit track and field to play football full-time. The suspension will not affect Goodwin's NFL career.

"Never in my life have I failed a test," Goodwin said via ESPN.com "I have never been opposed to testing and, in fact, have always been compliant with each and every protocol and policy associated with my competitive career in track and field. More than a year ago, I decided to cease competing in the sport in order to concentrate 100 percent on my NFL career. Therefore, I discontinued all practices associated with competing in track and field, including submitting my 'Whereabouts' information.

"It appears that because I did not inform USADA of my plans, my name was inadvertently included in their 2017 testing pool. I greatly appreciate the support of the San Francisco 49ers and the National Football League as I work to clarify this matter."

Goodwin competed in the long jump for the U.S. during the 2012 Olympics, but failed to qualify for the 2016 Summer Games.

The 49ers were well aware that Goodwin quit track and field for good.

"Marquise informed our organization quite some time ago that he has no intentions of competing in track and field and has been entirely focused on his football career for more than a year. We have been in touch with the League office regarding this matter, and understand that Marquise will not be subject to discipline under the NFL Policy on Performance-Enhancing Substances as a result of USADA's decision," the 49ers said in a statement.

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