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The NFL suspended New York Jets linebacker Calvin Pace for four games without pay Thursday for violating the league's policy on performance-enhancing substances. The former Wake Forest standout will be eligible to return for a Monday night game Oct. 12 at Miami.

In a statement issued by the Jets, Pace said the ban is a result of taking an over-the-counter dietary supplement that he was unaware violated the NFL's policy. Pace, who started 16 games last year in his first season with the team, is eligible to participate in preseason practices and games. The suspension begins Sept. 5, and he can return to practice Oct. 5.

"I am responsible for what I put into my body and I should have paid closer attention to the league's guidelines," Pace said. "I regret that this has happened and apologize to my teammates, the entire Jets organization, as well as the fans."

PANTHERS: The franchise that once drafted and started quarterback Chris Weinke claimed another former minor-league baseball player, rookie tight end Andrew Davie, off waivers from the New York Jets. Davie, 26, spent four seasons in the St. Louis Cardinals' farm system before playing football for three seasons at Arkansas.

BROWNS: A Miami judge refused to release surveillance video of a fatal drunk-driving crash involving Cleveland wide receiver Donte' Stallworth. Circuit Judge Dennis Murphy ruled that making the video public would violate the privacy of victim Mario Reyes' family.

STEELERS: Pittsburgh owner Dan Rooney is making his first official trip as U.S. Ambassador to Ireland, one day after being sworn in by Secretary of State Hillary Clinton. The State Department said Rooney was traveling to Dublin on Thursday and was to meet with Ireland President Mary McAleese today to present his credentials.