Eugene Monroe is opening up about the prevalence of painkillers in the NFL. The painkiller addiction seems to be overlooked as everyone is fighting to keep hold onto their chance at playing in the NFL.
The death of Prince has caused some understandably worried tweets from the Ravens offensive lineman:
These stories of opioid related overdoses and death are heartbreaking and concerning
— Eugene Monroe (@MrEugeneMonroe) April 23, 2016
I've been prescribed opioids for many injuries I've had in the @NFL
— Eugene Monroe (@MrEugeneMonroe) April 23, 2016
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