New Orleans Saints running back Deuce McAllister said he was not surprised to learn of his inclusion on a list of players who reportedly tested positive for a drug on the NFL's list of banned substances.

McAllister also insisted he tried to play by the rules in the wake of the Saints' 37-32 victory over the San Diego Chargers on Sunday at Wembley Stadium.

"My initial reaction to it, we've been kinda going through this process for a while, you guys just found out about it," McAllister said. "But we've been going through this process for a while. Whatever happens, that's what's going to happen.

"We've hired counsel, he's going to do his job. He'll put a case together but whatever the NFL rules, that's what it will be."

The Times-Picayune reported Saturday that McAllister and Saints defensive ends Will Smith and Charles Grant had tested positive for Bumetanide, a drug which can mask the presence of other substances, including steroids.

FOX Sports reported Sunday night that Minnesota Vikings Pro Bowl defensive tackles Kevin Williams and Pat Williams also are facing suspensions for the same substance, as is Atlanta Falcons tackle Grady Jackson.

Saints coach Sean Payton declined comment and said the NFL will deal with the issue.

"It's a league policy. Its not a club's position to comment on," Payton said. "I think the league will handle it and they're the ones that will make the comment in regards to it."

NFL spokesman Greg Aiello said Friday that the league had no comment, and agents for all three New Orleans players could not be reached for comment.

On Friday night, FOX 31 in Denver reported that the league has had a "rash" of positive tests. McAllister and Smith were the only players named by the station, which reported that as many as 10 players tested positive as a result of taking water pills in an effort to lose weight.