An arbitration hearing involving the Washington Redskins and former general manager Scot McCloughan will be held Dec. 18, according to multiple reports.
McCloughan was fired in March after two years in Washington. The Redskins fired him “with cause,” reportedly over his drinking on the job.
McCloughan denied those claims and is seeking to recoup the $2.8 million still left on his contract, according to CBS Sports.
According to Pro Football Talk, the Redskins have made their entire scouting staff available to testify against McCloughan. The two parties have held depositions in lead up to the hearing, interviewing witnesses and presenting evidence for each side.
CBS Sports reported that witnesses will also be called to testify during the hearing.
A recovering alcoholic, McCloughan claims he rarely drank and never on the job while in Washington. NFL teams are not allowed to consume alcohol on team headquarters.
Redskins owner Dan Snyder and team President Bruce Allen have reportedly testified in the lead-up to the hearing.
McCloughan was officially announced out of Washington in March, but did not show up to the scouting combine and other events that general managers typically attend. He now runs his own private scouting service.
• Matthew Paras can be reached at mparas@washingtontimes.com.
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