Miami Dolphins running back Mark Walton has been suspended four games, the league said on Monday. Reports have said that Walton’s suspension is for a violation of the league’s conduct and substance abuse policy.
Mark Walton of the Miami Dolphins has been suspended without pay for the team’s next four games for violating NFL conduct and substance abuse policies
— Joe Schad (@schadjoe) November 4, 2019
The Dolphins were aware that Walton was facing a suspension from the league. The suspension stems from the multiple arrests/incidents Walton was involved in during the offseason.
Dolphins head coach Brian Flores said that Walton’s behavior has been good since he’s been with the team and that the running back would rejoin the team after serving the suspension.
Statement from Head Coach Brian Flores on the suspension of Mark Walton. pic.twitter.com/7LxKyimD4M
— Miami Dolphins (@MiamiDolphins) November 4, 2019
Walton has been the team’s featured back since the trade of Kenyan Drake. He had 29 yards on 12 rushes in Sunday’s win over the Jets. Kalen Ballage is likely to take over running back duties in Walton’s absence.
