Greg Schiano 'absolutely not' responsible for Josh Freeman drug leak

Lindsay H. Jones | USA TODAY Sports

Tampa Bay Buccaneers coach Greg Schiano told local reporters Tuesday that he was "absolutely not" the individual who leaked confidential medical information about former starting quarterback Josh Freeman.

"I know what I've done, and I'm 100% comfortable with my behavior," Schiano said at his first news conference of the Bucs' bye week.

An ESPN report Monday, citing an unnamed source, revealed Freeman was in phase one of the NFL's drug program, though he was not in danger of a suspension. The report led Freeman to quickly issue a statement in which he said he suffers from ADHD, for which he is prescribed Adderall. Freeman said he made a one-time mistake by taking Ritalin and agreed to take frequent drug tests to prove he was clean.

Freeman said he passed 46 drug tests and insinuated in his statement that it was someone in the Bucs organization who revealed the health and drug program information that is supposed to remain confidential.

Per the collective bargaining agreement, individuals can be fined up to $500,000 for leaking confidential information about a player's involvement in the drug program.

Several times Tuesday, Schiano declined to answer questions about the report or Freeman's status in the drug program.

"I'm not at liberty to comment on that," Schiano said.

This is just the latest incident in what has become a volatile situation between Freeman and the Buccaneers. Freeman was benched in favor of Mike Glennon last week and then not allowed to watch the game from the sideline. Previously, the team acknowledged Freeman had slept through team picture day and was not retained in his former captain's role.

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