Texans DT Mario Edwards Jr. suspended 4 games by NFL
Sep 15, 2024; Houston, Texas, USA; Houston Texans defensive end Mario Edwards Jr. (97) reacts after sacking Chicago Bears quarterback Caleb Williams (18) (not pictured) in the second half at NRG Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Thomas Shea-Imagn Images
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 1-year deal with Houston in March. He has started all six games this season and has 2 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.
