OWINGS MILLS, Md. -- Baltimore Ravens tight end Darren Waller has been suspended without pay for at least one year for violating the NFL's substance abuse policy.
This is the second time in two years that Waller has been suspended. He had 10 receptions and scored two touchdowns in 2016.
This is another blow to the Ravens' tight end group. Dennis Pitta, who led all tight ends in receptions last season, reinjured his right hip during the offseason and was released.
Three other Ravens tight ends -- Benjamin Watson (Achilles), Maxx Williams (knee) and Crockett Gillmore (hamstring) -- missed portions of the offseason.