Dallas Cowboys offensive tackle La'el Collins has been suspended five games after violating the league's substance abuse policy, according to NFL Network's Ian Rapoport.
Ian Rapoport<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Cowboys?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Cowboys</a> OT La’El Collins has been suspended 5 games without pay for Violation of NFL Policy and Program on Substances of Abuse.
Collins played in Thursday night's season-opening 31-29 loss to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and will begin his suspension in Week 2 unless he decides to appeal, in which case his punishment will be held off until a final ruling.
It's a massive blow to a Dallas front line already missing right guard Zack Martin, who remains on the reserve/COVID-19 list.