Houston’s Mario Edwards Jr. suspended 4 games for violating NFL’s substances of abuse policy
Houston Texans defensive tackle Mario Edwards Jr. (97) celebrates after sacking Chicago Bears quarterback Caleb Williams during the second half of an NFL football game Sunday, Sept. 15, 2024, in Houston. (AP Photo/Eric Christian Smith)[ASSOCIATED PRESS/Eric Christian Smith]
HOUSTON (AP) — Houston Texans defensive tackle Mario Edwards Jr. has been suspended without pay for four games for violating the NFL’s substances of abuse policy. Edwards will be eligible for reinstatement after Houston’s game against Detroit on Nov. 10. The 30-year-old has started every game for the Texans this season and has 18 tackles, two sacks and a fumble recovery. He signed a one-year, $2 million contract with Houston in March after spending last season with Seattle.
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