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EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. -- The stress of coping with life led Will Hill to use marijuana, the New York Giants safety said Sunday in his first comments after being hit by the NFL with his second four-game suspension. Speaking frankly before practicing at training camp, Hill said that the suspension he received last week for using marijuana was for failing a drug test last season. The league didnt immediately impose a penalty because Hill tried to fight it. He was also suspended for four games early last season for using a performance-enhancing drug, which he and the team said was Adderall. "Oh yeah, its definitely disappointing," said Hill, who made the Giants as a free agent last season. "By us being professional athletes you would think people who would have your back would have your back, but coming out and growing up in this environment here, I had a lot of stress from my environments and (drugs were) the only way I knew how to cope with it until I got with the team and they put me in some clinics and stuff and helped me out." The 23-year-old would miss the opening four games of the season if he makes the team. He said he has not used any banned substances this year and recently underwent drug rehabilitation in March and April in Boston, following that with outpatient meetings in New Jersey. Hill, who grew up in nearby East Orange, said he dealt with a lot of stress growing up and just as much now. "Nah, nothing to do with football," he said. "Its from family members, everyone reaching their hand out thinking Im an ATM, and people who think you owe them something. It was just a situation where I was visiting back to my hometown and a guy pulled a shotgun on me right then and wanted money. How do you deal with those situations? I really cant so I dealt with it the best way I knew how." Hill was one of those athletes who had more talent than anyone. People were constantly telling him he was going to be a superstar and that belief grew when he had an outstanding scholastic career at St. Peters Prep in Jersey City and then went to Florida on a full ride. While he played for the Gators, he had his problems. He left the team to enter the NFL Draft in 2011, wasnt picked, sat out a year and was then signed by the Giants. Hill played in 12 games last season and had 30 tackles and two passes defended. He also contributed 13 special teams tackles. While some thought the second suspension might lead to Hills release before the start of camp, Hill believes his job is safe. "I talked to the team and they just told me to keep on moving forward, keep being positive," he said. "Just take the suspension and leave it at that and dont have any more mishaps." Coach Tom Coughlin didnt have much to say about Hills second suspension. "Were disappointed and hopefully Will is going to get his life straightened out," Coughlin said. If there is a hard part for Hill, its knowing that he would miss the first four games. "I wouldnt say its going to be a total distraction or what I need to do for this team," Hill said. "I know all the plays, I know everything. I just have to keep repping at it. I would love to be out there to help this team and organization win, its just I have to root from the sidelines." Hill also has to root for himself to keep his life in check. The rehabilitation has helped somewhat. "It wasnt forced upon me," he said. "They asked me if I wanted to go and I did. I definitely wanted to get away from here for one. The stressful situations didnt go out there. And learn a thing or two." One of the things he learned from his fellow patients was simple. "There are a lot of people who have worse issues than I have, and (it) made me feel a lot better," he said. The Giants have depth at safety with veterans Antrel Rolle, Stevie Brown, Tyler Sash, Ryan Mundy and rookie Cooper Taylor, a fifth round pick this spring, all competing for jobs along with Hill and a couple of free agents. NOTES: Veteran WR Hakeem Nicks missed the final hour of Sundays practice after tweaking a groin. ... Sash was carted off after developing cramps minutes before the end of practice. ... Free agent LB Jake Muasau intercepted Ryan Nassib on the rookies first throw in a 7-on-7 drill. ... LB Dan Connor said his recent arrest at Philadelphia International Airport for having a switchblade in his luggage was the result of making a recent move from Dallas. 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Gomes landed on his shoulder as he tumbled to the ground.As far as I know its kind of like a shoulder separation, he said. Im going to Cleveland to be checked out and well know more later.Manager Terry Francona said Gomes, who has started 63 games behind the plate, will end up on the disabled list with a corresponding roster move forthcoming, most likely a recall of Roberto Perez, who left Triple-A Columbus game Sunday.Things like this happen, Francona said. Hopefully, youre prepared so it doesnt get in the way of what youre trying to do.Chris Gimenez had two RBI off the bench as the division-leading Indians won for just the third time in eight games.Gimenez replaced Gomes and hit a two-run single in the sixth for a 4-0 lead.Its extremely unfortunately for the team, for him number one, but my heart goes out to the guy, Gimenez said. He literally cannot get a break.Tomlin (10-2), who gave up eight runs -- including a season-high five earned -- in 4 2/3 innings against Detroit in his previous outing July 6, looked more like the pitcher that had six straight quality starts before that outing. He allowed six hits and struck out four against the Twins.Minnesota had two runners on in the first, but just three over the next four innings as Tomlin breezed through the Minnesota lineup. He retired 11 straight before Max Kepler hoomered in the sixth.ddddddddddddI think mainly the offense put up enough runs and just let me go out there and settle in a little bit, he said. We were able to execute pitches when we needed to.Gibson (2-6) allowed a season-high 10 hits and four earned runs in six innings. He struck out four.We were going to see how aggressive they were going to be, Gibson said. They really showed more patience today than we probably expected.Napoli homered into the second deck in left field for a 1-0 lead in the second. It was his 20th of the season -- and second in three games -- to tie Carlos Santana for the team lead.Three straight two-out singles by Cleveland in the fifth inning increased the lead to 2-0 when Francisco Lindors RBI single scored Santana.Tyler Naquin homered in the eighth and Jason Kipnis in the ninth.TRAINERS ROOMIndians: RHP Tommy Hunter was placed on the 15-day disabled list with a non-displaced fracture in his lower back. Cleveland recalled RHP Cody Anderson from Triple-A Columbus to replace him. Francona said Hunter was carrying his child during the All-Star break and tripped on a stair, injuring his back protecting the child. Hunter still felt pain while throwing Saturday and an MRI found the fracture.Twins: General manager Terry Ryan said 3B Trevor Plouffe, on the disabled list since July 2 with a fractured left rib, is making progress, but theres still some things when hes sleeping and moving.UP NEXTIndians: Corey Kluber (9-8, 3.61), who earned the win at the All-Star Game with a scoreless inning, takes to the mound Monday in Kansas City against the Royals Edinson Volquez (8-8, 4.85). Since June 5, Kluber is 5-2 with a 2.79 ERA, allowing more than two earned runs just twice.Twins: Coming off consecutive quality starts, Ricky Nolasco (4-7, 5.22) is scheduled to be on the mound as the Twins open a three-game series Monday in Detroit. Matt Boyd (0-2, 5.77) is scheduled to start for the Tigers. ' ' '