NFL investigating Chargers for use of sticky substance

The San Diego Chargers have found themselves in a sticky situation. FOX Sports’ Jay Glazer reports on Twitter that the NFL is investigating the team for using a sticky substance on their equipment in Monday night’s loss to the Denver Broncos.

I'm reporting the NFL is investing the Chargers after they were caught using a banned illegal Stick em-type substance vs broncos Mon night—
Jay Glazer (@JayGlazer) October 21, 2012

NFL Security has already begun investigation as SD equipment man was hiding illegal sticky substance and giving to … tmi.me/ykOsb—
Jay Glazer (@JayGlazer) October 21, 2012

League takes any competitive advantage issue EXTREMELY serious—
Jay Glazer (@JayGlazer) October 21, 2012

Use of substances known colloquially as “stickum” have been banned in the NFL for many years. If the Chargers are found to be guilty of wrongdoing by the league, the penalties could be severe – a large fine and possibly even a loss of draft picks.