By Justin Worsley
Houston Texans' linebacker Brian Cushing has found out some good news this week.
The Associated Press announced on Wednesday that Cushing will retain the Defensive Rookie of the Year Award after a panel of 50 sportswriters across America re-voted due to Cushing failing an anti-doping test last September. Cushing will be suspended for the first four games next season.
One reason Cushing may have retained the award is due to the fact that NFL did not release exactly what Cushing tested positive for. Cushing, who claims he took a "non-steroid" substance, has battled reports that he has taken performance-enhancing drugs since high school.
Cushing received 18 votes for the award on Wednesday. In the original voting, which took place in December, he receive a whopping 39 votes. Buffalo Bills safety Jarius Byrd still finished in second place with 13 votes.
Many of the voters published their opinion on the matter, including Sports Illustrated's Peter King and ESPN's John Clayton.
Cushing has kept away from the media in the wake of his suspension, instead dealing with a family crisis.
Former USC teammate Clay Matthews finished third in the re-vote with 10 votes.
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