METAIRIE, La. -- The New Orleans Saints' defense will be even more depleted to start the 2021 season as standout defensive tackle David Onyemata has been suspended for the first six games of the regular season for violating the NFL's policy on performance-enhancing substances.
Onyemata will be able to participate in all preseason practices and games. He will be eligible to return to the Saints' active roster on Oct. 26, after the team's Week 7 game at Seattle.
Earlier Friday, Onyemata announced on social media that he was facing a suspension for testing positive for a banned substance.