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‘Shocked’ Carter disputes rumors concerning cocaine

Thursday, Aug. 5, 2004 | 8:57 a.m.

SUN WIRE REPORTS

Quincy Carter dismissed as "ridiculous" the drug rumors connected with his sudden release Wednesday by the Dallas Cowboys. Several reported cited a failed drug test as the reason.

"I just want my teammates and fans to know that cocaine rumor is ridiculous," Carter told the Dallas Morning News, describing himself as "shocked" and "at a loss for words."

Wednesday's turn of events was a stunner, just four days after Carter had proclaimed that he was the team's starting quarterback and that "I'm going to be their leader."

Only Tuesday, Cowboys coach Bill Parcells said that Carter's performance as the starter in 2003 had earned him a "leg up" in the competition for the job this season.

"I'm just going to tell you that I couldn't keep him in my plans," Parcells said Wednesday.

Carter is now subject to the fates of the NFL's waiver system, likely to be a backup quarterback, one with a besmirched reputation.

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