Saints WR suspended for the first six games of his rookie season
Saints Wire • • sports
Key Points:
- New Orleans Saints wide receiver Brock Rechsteiner has been suspended for the first six games of his rookie NFL season, as announced by the league.
- The reason for the suspension is unclear, but a six-game ban often indicates an attempt to manipulate a performance-enhancing drug test, which carries a harsher penalty than a first-time offense.
- Rechsteiner, an undrafted free agent, was unlikely to make the Saints' 53-man roster but remains a candidate for the practice squad.
- His suspension will begin after the roster cuts deadline on August 30, allowing him to participate in training camp and preseason games.
- The Saints may retain him due to recent roster challenges, including a season-ending injury to Bryan Bresee and the unexpected retirement of Ja'Lynn Polk.
