Vikings receiver Jeshaun Jones suspended three games for substance policy breach
The NFL has handed Minnesota Vikings wideout Jeshaun Jones a three-game ban after he violated the league’s substance-abuse rules.
Jeshaun Jones, a wide receiver for the Minnesota Vikings, received a three-game suspension from the NFL for breaching its substance-abuse policy. The announcement, made on Tuesday, omitted details about the infraction. Jones, who was undrafted out of Maryland and spent the last two years on the Vikings’ practice squad, played in the final game of the 2025 season after being promoted to the active roster.
The ban will commence on Sunday, and he can be reinstated on Sept. 28. He must now compete for a roster spot amid a crowded receiver group that includes established starters and promising backups. The suspension also means he will miss the remainder of preseason, including the upcoming exhibition in Denver.
Why it matters
The suspension reduces Jones' chances to secure a roster spot on a deep Vikings receiving corps.
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