Suspended Cardinals linebacker Daryl Washington breaks his silence.

Suspended Cardinals linebacker Daryl Washington broke his silence with media recently, saying he has completed anger management classes and has passed every drug test.

Washington spoke to Mike Jurecki of Fox Sports 910, who tweeted Washington's comments on Sunday morning.

"I'm looking forward to a fresh start, and excited about playing football again," Washington said. "I've even thought about changing my number. (58)"

Last May, the NFL suspended Washington for at least a year for violating the league's substance abuse policy. He can apply soon for reinstatement, but faces possible additional punishment due to a domestic violence incident.

Washington received 1-year of probation for assaulting an ex-girlfriend. The incident happened before the league revised its conduct policy, and it's unclear how, or if, Washington will be punished.

Washington said a lot of teammates reached out to him during his suspension and "have been supportive throughout the process."

Washington said he has not failed or missed any drug tests and completed a 38-week anger management/domestic violence program.