Bills defensive tackle Phidarian Mathis suspended for three games
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Last updated Aug 14, 2026
The NFL has suspended Buffalo Bills defensive tackle Phidarian Mathis for the first three games of the 2026 season for violating the league's Substances of Abuse Policy. Mathis remains eligible to participate in preseason games, with his suspension set to commence at the start of the regular season. He aims to secure a roster spot amid competition for a place on the team’s interior defensive line. This marks a significant setback for Mathis, who previously struggled to establish himself in the NFL after being drafted in 2022.
- •Phidarian Mathis suspended by NFL for three games.
- •Suspension due to violation of Substances of Abuse Policy.
- •Eligible to play in preseason but not regular-season games until September 28.
- •Mathis competed for a roster spot amidst other defensive tackles.
- •Previously drafted by the Commanders in 2022 and signed by Bills in 2025.
- 8:04 PMYahoo Sports — Bills defender hit with three-game suspension from NFL
- 7:54 PMYahoo Sports — Bills defensive tackle hit with three-game suspension
"Defensive tackle Phidarian Mathis has violated the NFL's substance abuse policy and will serve a three-game suspension to start the season.
"The Bills will be without one player because of suspension again this year.
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External links- Yahoo SportsAug 14, 2026, 8:04 PMBills defender hit with three-game suspension from NFL
The Bills will be without one player because of suspension again this year.
- Yahoo SportsAug 14, 2026, 7:54 PMBills defensive tackle hit with three-game suspension
Defensive tackle Phidarian Mathis has violated the NFL's substance abuse policy and will serve a three-game suspension to start the season.
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