JACKSONVILLE — Jacksonville Jaguars defensive lineman Josh Mauro has been suspended without pay for the first five games of the regular season for violating the NFL’s policy on performance-enhancing substances.
The NFL announced Mauro's suspension Friday, adding to Jacksonville's string of setbacks at the position. This is Mauro's second suspension for performance-enhancing substances; he served a four-game ban in 2018.
Mauro is eligible to participate in all preseason practices. He will be allowed to return to Jacksonville's active roster on Oct. 12, the day after the team's Week 5 game at Houston. He also will miss games against Indianapolis, Tennessee, Miami and Cincinnati.