Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver Eli Rogers will miss the first game of the regular season after being suspended by the NFL.
In an official statement from the team, general manager Kevin Colbert announced Rogers violated the NFL's substance abuse policy:
"We are disappointed that Eli Rogers has been suspended for Week 1 of the regular season as part of the NFL Policy and Program for Substances of Abuse.
"The suspension will begin following the final roster cutdown on September 1. He will be allowed to continue his rehabilitation and attend meetings at team’s headquarters, but he will not be permitted to practice with the team during his suspension or attend the Week 1 game.