THE SIDELINES : Solt Reportedly Warned About Test

PHILADELPHIA —  The NFL warned guard Ron Solt during the 1988 preseason that he had tested positive for steroid use, the Philadelphia Daily News reported today, quoting sources as saying the warning came in the form of a letter before Solt joined the Philadelphia Eagles from the Indianapolis Colts.

Solt was one of 13 players suspended by the NFL on Tuesday for testing positive for steroids at the beginning of training camp in July.

Solt admitted after being traded to the Eagles in October, 1988, that he had tested positive that year and that he had received the letter, the Daily News said. The Daily News said it was not clear whether the test results were known before or after the trade.