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NFL suspends Texans DL Mario Edwards Jr.

Originally posted on Larry Brown Sports
By Steve DelVecchio | Last updated 10/14/24

The Houston Texans have lost a defensive starter to a suspension.

Texans defensive tackle Mario Edwards Jr. has been suspended four games for violating the NFL’s substance abuse policy, the league announced on Monday. The veteran will be eligible for reinstatement after Houston’s Week 10 game against the Detroit Lions.

Texans DT Mario Edwards Jr. is suspended four games without pay for violating the NFL’s Substances of Abuse Policy.

Edwards will be eligible for reinstatement on November 11 following the Texans’ Week 10 game against the Detroit Lions.

— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) October 14, 2024

Edwards, who is in his 10th NFL season, signed a one-year deal with Houston in March. He has started all six games this season and has two sacks, 18 total tackles and a fumble recovery.

The 30-year-old Edwards was drafted by the Oakland Raiders in the second round out of Florida State in 2015. He has spent time with eight different teams since then.

This article first appeared on Larry Brown Sports and was syndicated with permission.

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