And that means a few opponents of those players' teams are set to benefit from playing them early on this year. Don't overlook these hidden beneficiaries in the big picture, at least in a few cases.
Of the 19 active suspended players, we rate 11 as starter-caliber (or significant enough contributors to be considered here): Packers RB Aaron Jones, Rams OG Jamon Brown, 49ers LB Reuben Foster, Buccaneers QB Jameis Winston, Cowboys DT David Irving, Patriots WR Julian Edelman, Saints RB Mark Ingram, Panthers LB Thomas Davis, Chargers DL Corey Liuget, Bengals LB Vontaze Burfict and Eagles LB Nigel Bradham.