After a Pro Bowl appearance in each of his final two seasons, Ferrell's career was cut short due to problems with illegal drugs. In 1988, Ferrell reportedly tested positive three times for cocaine and, before the 1990 season, he was suspended for one year because of another failed drug test.
After a Pro Bowl appearance in each of his final two seasons, Ferrell's career ended prematurely due to problems with illegal drugs. In 1988, Ferrell tested positive for cocaine three times and was suspended for one year before the 1990 season because of another failed drug test.