Aug 17, 2013; Houston, TX, USA; Houston Texans defensive end Antonio Smith (94) shows his technique to linebacker Sam Montgomery (57) during the game between the Texans and the Miami Dolphins at Reliant Stadium. The Texans defeated the Dolphins 24-17. Mandatory Credit: Jerome Miron-USA TODAY Sports

Lars Eller of the Montreal Canadiens should probably pipe down now

Lars Eller of the Montreal Canadiens should probably pipe down now by Franklin Steele

Sam Montgomery’s release from the Houston Texans may not have been due to marijuana use, as has been reported by ESPN.com. The former LSU Tigers star was among three rookies released by Houston for a team violation prior to the game against the Kansas City Chiefs.

Following his release, Montgomery voluntarily submitted to an independent drug test in order to provide further proof and evidence that he was not using illegal drugs. The results of those tests came back negative, confirming his statement that he was not using marijuana or illegal substances.

FanSided.com obtained the test results for Montgomery, born Sidney Sammual Montgomery, which you can see below:

According to his agent, Jeff Guerriero, Montgomery already has several teams expressing interest in him and has team visits scheduled beginning tomorrow.

Montgomery hopes to put this matter behind him and to be signed by a team where he can get on the field and make an immediate impact.

Guerriero , released the following statement earlier today: