Detroit Lions safety Jayron Kearse has been suspended for the first three games of the 2020 NFL season. He violated the league’s substance abuse policy.
Kearse signed with Detroit this offseason after spending the first few years of his NFL career with the rival Minnesota Vikings. He is expected to compete for Tavon Wilson’s old role in the defense as well as on special teams.
The suspension is without pay, per an NFL media release. Kearse will be eligible to participate in training camp but will be out from the end of camp until after Detroit’s Week 3 matchup with the Arizona Cardinals.
