MIAMI (CBSMiami) – Miami Dolphins running back Mark Walton has been suspended four games for a substance abuse violation.
This is a real kick in the teeth for the Dolphins, who were enjoying their first win.
Walton’s four game suspension is effective immediately.
The NFL says he’s been suspended without pay for violating the league’s conduct and substance abuse policies.
The NFL was not more specific than that.
Miami Dolphins head coach Brian Flores released a statement following the news:
“We have been in communication with the NFL regarding Mark’s suspension. The conduct of our players is very important and Mark has done everything we have asked of him both on and off the field since signing him with the Dolphins.