NFL suspensions taking a heavy toll on 2014 already
Some of the biggest names in the sport have already been banned, headlined by some top-notch linebackers.
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Every year, the NFL tries to crack down on players using performance-enhancing drugs and illegal substances of any kind, including drugs such as marijuana. This offseason is no different, and quite a few players have already been nabbed by the league.
In 2014, the NFL has suspended more than 20 players for violations so far, with some of the biggest names in the game on the list. Let’s take a look at the details in the chart below:
| Player | Reason | Length | First offense? | Cost |
| Jakar Hamilton | Substance abuse | 4 games | Yes | N/A |
| Donald Stephenson | PEDs | 4 games | Yes | $171,617 |
| Dwayne Bowe | Marijuana arrest | 1 game | No | $691,175 |
| Spencer Nealy | PEDs | 4 games | Yes | $98,823 |
| Reshad Jones | PEDs | 4 games | Yes | $849,411 |
| Eric Herman | PEDs | 4 games | Yes | $98,823 |
| Brian Tyms | PEDs | 4 games | Yes | $116,470 |
| Ace Sanders | Substance abuse | 4 games | Yes | $116,470 |
| Matt Prater | Violated the substance abuse policy | 4 games | No | $750,000 |
| Ray Rice | Conduct detrimental to the league | 2 games | Yes | $528,588 |
| Fred Davis | Substance abuse | Indefinite | No | N/A |
| Jake Knott | PEDs | 4 games | Yes | $116,470.00 |
| Brandon Moore | Substance abuse | 4 games | Yes | $98,823.00 |
| Frank Alexander | Substance abuse | 4 games | Yes | $134,117.00 |
| Stedman Bailey | PEDs | 4 games | Yes | $120,551.00 |
| Robert Mathis | PEDs | 4 games | Yes | $705,882.00 |
| Daryl Washington | Substance abuse | 1 year | No | $3,000,000.00 |
| Will Hill | Substance abuse | 6 games | No | $201,176.00 |
| Jayron Hosley | Substance abuse | 4 games | Yes | $134,117.00 |
| Lane Johnson | PEDs | 4 games | Yes | $123,750.00 |
| Dion Jordan | PEDs | 4 games | Yes | $123,750.00 |
| Rokevious Watkins | Substance abuse | 4 games | No | $123,750.00 |
| LaVon Brazill | PEDs | 1 year | No | $570,000.00 |
| Nigel Bradham | Conduct detrimental to the league | 1 game | Yes | TBA |
| Orlando Scandrick | PEDs | 4 games | Yes | $187,500.00 |
| Brandon Meriweather | Player safety violation | 2 games | No | $106,875.00 |
| Jerome Simpson | Substance abuse | 3 games | No | $168,199.00 |
| Josh Gordon | Substance abuse | 1 year | No | $825,604 |
| Aldon Smith | Substance abuse/Personal Conduct | 9 games | No | $1,314,255.00 |
| Chris Lewis-Harris | Substance abuse | 2 games | Yes | $61,875 |
| Wes Welker | PEDs | 4 games | Yes | $1,882,352 |
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