The San Francisco 49ers will be without wide receiver Jerome Simpson for six games, as he faces a substance abuse suspension. We break down what it means.
If you were wondering about Jerome Simpson for your 53-man roster projections, wonder no more. The San Francisco 49ers announced that Simpson has been suspended six games by the NFL for violating the substance abuse policy. He can continue practicing and playing in the preseason, but he will be moved to the Reserve/Suspended list when the team makes final roster cuts. He is eligible to return October 19.
The 49ers appear to have known this was a possibility.