Faulk explains incident that led to citation for possession

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Speaking for the first time since being cited for marijuana possession early this offseason, Patriots running back Kevin Faulk said the drug was discovered in a jacket he was wearing at the time that was not his.

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In an interview with Boston newspapers, Faulk, one of New England's seven captains last season, said the marijuana was not his and he did not smoke it. He passed a drug test in February a few days after he was cited while going to a Lil' Wayne concert in Louisiana.

"The only comment I have on it is that I take total responsibility for what happened to me," Faulk said, according to reports. "I knew there were going to be a lot of questions as to why I didn't comment on it, but I was always taught actions speak louder than words, so my reaction was to just go and take a drug test."

Four marijuana cigarettes were found in the former LSU star's jacket. The citation was for simple possession, a misdemeanor.

Faulk's agent, Raymond Brothers, said at the time that Faulk met with Patriots coach Bill Belichick to explain the situation, and that Belichick urged the player to take a drug test to clear up his involvement.

It is uncertain whether Faulk will face formal charges.

Faulk was a captain last season for the first time in his nine years with the Patriots. He had 47 catches for 383 yards and one touchdown. He's the team's all-time leader in receptions by a running back with 323.

Faulk also had 62 rushes for 265 yards in the Patriots' 18-1 season, which ended with a 17-14 loss in the Super Bowl to the New York Giants.

Information from The Associated Press was used in this report.

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