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Jaguars WR Justin Blackmon arrested for marijuana possession

Suspended Jaguars wide receiver Justin Blackmon was arrested for marijuana possession in Oklahoma on Wednesday night. Blackmon was reportedly stopped for a traffic violation in Edmond, Okla., after which officers smelled an odor of marijuana coming from the car.
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Jacksonville Jaguars wide receiver Justin Blackmon was arrested for marijuana possession in Oklahoma on Wednesday night, according to the Associated Press.

According to News9.com, Blackmon was stopped for a traffic violation in Edmond, Okla., after which officers smelled an odor of marijuana coming from the car. After searching the vehicle, police found marijuana and took Blackmon into custody. He was also give a traffic citation.

Blackmon, 24, sat out the first four games of 2013 for violating the league's substance-abuse policy and was suspended indefinitely in November after his second violation of the policy. He only played in four games last season, catching 29 passes for 415 yards and one touchdown.

More: Offseason Report Card: Jaguars

Blackmon was the team's first-round pick in the 2012 NFL draft after an All-American year at Oklahoma State.

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