Detroit Lions defense end Armonty Bryant was suspended four games for violating the NFL's substance-abuse policy, the third time he has been suspended since the start of last season.
Bryant, then with the Cleveland Browns, was suspended for the first four games of last season for violating the NFL's policy against performance-enhancing drugs. The Browns released him when his suspension ended and he was claimed on waivers in October by the Lions.
In November of last season he was suspended three games for also violating the substance abuse policy.
In this most recent suspension, the NFL said Bryant will be eligible to return to the Lions' active roster on Monday, Oct.