Santonio Holmes Sorry For Drug Citation, Talks At Steelers Team MeetingPolice: Pittsburgh Wide Receiver Had Marijuana In CarPOSTED: 12:17 am EDT October 24,
2008 PITTSBURGH -- Steelers wide receiver Santonio Holmes -- who didn't play Sunday after being cited on suspicion of possessing a small amount of marijuana -- has issued a public statement and addressed the team in a closed-door meeting."I would like to apologize to my teammates, the Steelers organization, my family and the fans for my actions that caused me to miss Sunday's game. I recognize that I made a mistake and understand the significance of my actions, and will not make any excuses for my behavior. I look forward to putting this behind me and to being accepted by my teammates and the fans as part of this team. At this time, I plan to focus all of my efforts on helping our team win on the field and achieve its ultimate goal, and will not address this situation publicly in the future," Holmes' statement said. Video:  Watch Janelle Hall's Report On Police Sources In Holmes Case Steelers coach Mike Tomlin deactivated Holmes for Sunday's game against the New York Giants -- which turned out to be a 21-14 loss -- and sent Holmes home for the weekend.On Tuesday, Tomlin said he and Holmes had a "very productive" meeting when the receiver returned to work Monday. Tomlin also said Holmes spoke during a separate team meeting."For us, we're moving forward," Tomlin said, declining to talk about what was said in the two meetings.The National Football League has not indicated if it intends to take any action against Holmes in addition to what Tomlin has already done.According to a police report, officers made a traffic stop at Centre Avenue and Mario Lemieux Place on Thursday night and noticed the smell of marijuana coming from Holmes' vehicle.When questioned, Holmes admitted having two blunts and showed the officers where they were, the report said.Police also found another marijuana cigar in the center console.When asked if he was smoking marijuana in the vehicle, Holmes told officers, "No, but yesterday I was," according to a police affidavit.Holmes was in the area to get a haircut, according to sources.Holmes was issued a misdemeanor summons arrest for possession of a small amount of marijuana and will receive papers in the mail with his court date, police said.A police source told WTAE Channel 4 Action News reporter Janelle Hall that officers were told during roll call to watch out for a black sport utility vehicle with out-of-state license plates in the Hill District, because there was a tip that a large amount of drugs were in the vehicle.Holmes got pulled over because of a traffic violation and because his vehicle matched the description of the one that police were looking for, but his SUV was not the same one from the tip, according to the police source.Police officials have not publicly commented on the incident. Related Links:
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