NAPA — Cornerback Nevin Lawson, signed as a unrestricted free agent in the off-season, announced on Twitter Monday night he will be suspended for the first four games of the season for being in violation of the NFL policy on performance enhancing drugs.
Lawson, 28, signed a one-year deal with the Raiders on March 20 worth up to $3.05 million and with $1.55 million guaranteed after spending his first five seasons with the Detroit Lions. Although he has no career interceptions, Lawson started 54 of his last 55 games with the Lions.
A Raiders official said the club had no comment.