NAPA, Calif. . -- Oakland Raiders receiver Andre Holmes was suspended Saturday for the first four games of the season for violating the NFL policy on performance enhancing substances. Holmes will be eligible to return to the Raiders active roster Sept. 30, the day after they host Washington in the fourth game of the season. He will be allowed to participate in all preseason practices and games. Holmes said in a statement that he was surprised when he found out that he tested positive for a banned amphetamine during an off-season test in April. "I know that I had been quite ill when I was tested in early April, as I reported to the sample collector at the time my sample was given, so I thought one of the medications I was taking was responsible," he said. "However, to this day, even after further testing, I do not know how the substance got into my system. The drug policy rules are very strict with a zero tolerance, so after consulting with the (NFL Players Association) and reviewing the medical documentation, I will not appeal the discipline. "During training camp and preseason I will work extremely hard, and I will continue to work intensely so that Im ready to contribute the minute I am back. I sincerely apologize to my teammates, coaches and Raiders fans for this situation." Holmes was claimed off waivers from New England in May. He played seven games for Dallas last season, catching two passes for 11 yards. Coach Dennis Allen said the team knew a suspension was a possibility but said it was a league matter and he would have no additional comment. [url=http://www.cheapnfldiscountjerseys.com/Mlb-jerseys_San-diego-padres-jersey/... San Diego Padres Jerseys . As for replacing R.A. Dickey, that will take a team effort. 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He did not practise at all during the bye week or this week. Coach Hue Jackson gave no timetable on his possible return. "I know were making progress each and every day," Jackson said. "I think hes getting closer and closer. To me, that mid-foot sprain, you just got to take it day to day." Until McFadden is healthy, it will be Bush getting the bulk of the work for the Raiders. Bushs last start came in the season finale at Kansas City last season when he ran for 137 yards and a touchdown in an Oakland win. "I have been in this situation for four years now," Bush said. "Its all the same. I just know when its my turn to play I need to take care of my opportunities." Bush rushed for 99 yards on 17 carries against the Chiefs and has 237 yards and three touchdowns on the season. He had 288 yards and three touchdowns in the three games McFadden missed last season with injuries, giving the Raiders confidence that the offence wont slow down without its biggest star. "Hes another playmaker," fullback Marcel Reece said. "Everybody calls him the big back, and we kind of make fun of him, but Mike is a ridiculous playmaker for this team. He can do everything -- he can run between tackles, he can hit it outside and I think that everybody has seen that. And if you havent, youre about to see it." Bush has made only 10 starts in his career, but does better with more work, which he should get this week. Bush has averaged six yards per carry for his career after he has had 15 runs in a game, compared to 4.2 before that. "You get a flow, you get the feel of things and learn how guys are playing certain things," he said. "But even if youre not getting a lot of carries and that hole opens up, you need to hit it. But any back, the more carries you get the better you are." Bush will have to be good to make up for the absence of McFadden. Despite being limited to four yards on two carries against Kansas City, McFadden is still eighth in the league in rushing with 614 yards. He is averagging 5. Cheap Toronto Raptors Jerseys. .4 yards per carry, has scored five touchdowns and is Oaklands second leading receiver with 19 catches for 154 yards. McFadden has been at his best recently against the Broncos, rushing for 434 yards and scoring four touchdowns in his last three games against Denver. McFaddens 6.3-yard-per-carry average in his career against. the Broncos is the highest of any back since the merger, leaving big shoes for Bush to fill. "Hes in a tough spot," Jackson said. "He plays behind arguably, in my opinion, one of the best running backs in this league. But I think Bush is a really, really good player himself. Its good when you have two of them in case one cant go, you have one you can lean on. I think hes done some really good things this year. He has big-game capability. He knows how to play. Youve seen it here during his career here, and if he has to play I feel very comfortable with him playing." Jones has had only seven touches on offence this season, rushing five times for 30 yards and catching two passes for 25. But he has similar game-breaking speed to McFadden and will likely serve as a change-of-pace option to the more physical Bush. Jackson said its time for Jones to step up and make the "special plays" the Raiders believe he can. Jones said he feels no added pressure to fill in for a player as heralded as McFadden. "Its just football," Jones said. "Ive been doing this my whole life and Im doing it every day in practice. Its just this time I might get to show everybody else what I can do." The Raiders should be getting a key member of the backfield back in the lineup Sunday with Reece expected to start for the first time since spraining an ankle against the Jets Reece, a converted wide receiver, creates matchup problems for the opposition with his speed and ability to line up wide against linebackers. Reece had six catches for 43 yards and a touchdown in his first three games. Placekicker Sebastian Janikowski is questionable with a left hamstring injury, linebacker Rolando McClain is questionable with a sprained left ankle, and safety Michael Huff is questionable with an injured right ankle. Jackson said he will watch Janikowski kick Saturday before deciding whether to bring back Dave Rayner to take his place Sunday. ' ' '