Buffalo Bills DT Phidarian Mathis suspended for first three games of 2026 NFL season
4 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 14, 2026, 8:49 PM
Last updated Aug 14, 2026
Buffalo Bills defensive tackle Phidarian Mathis has received a three-game suspension for violating the NFL's substances of abuse policy. The suspension, reported on August 14, will take effect on August 30, leaving Mathis eligible for reinstatement on September 28. The violation is linked to an alcohol-related incident in spring 2025 during his time with the Jets. Mathis, who recorded 13 tackles in six games last season, faces a more significant absence as the Bills open the season against the Houston Texans, Detroit Lions, and Los Angeles Chargers.
- •Mathis suspended for violating NFL substances of abuse policy.
- •Suspension begins August 30; eligible for reinstatement on September 28.
- •The violation relates to an alcohol incident from 2025.
- •Mathis had 13 tackles last season with the Bills.
- •Bills face the Texans, Lions, and Chargers in their first three games.
- 9:30 PMESPN — Bills DT Mathis suspended 3 games by NFL
- 7:53 PMYahoo Sports — Buffalo Bills DT Phidarian Mathis suspended 3 games to start 2026 NFL season
- 7:47 PMYahoo Sports — Bills DT Phidarian Mathis suspended three games
"Bills defensive tackle Phidarian Mathis has been suspended for the first three games of the season for violating the NFL's substances of abuse policy.
"The NFL has suspended defensive tackle Phidarian Mathis for the first three games of the season for violating the NFL's substances of abuse policy.
"Buffalo Bills DT Phidarian Mathis has been handed a three-game suspension for violating NFL substances of abuse policy.
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External links- ESPNAug 14, 2026, 9:30 PMBills DT Mathis suspended 3 games by NFL
Bills defensive tackle Phidarian Mathis has been suspended for the first three games of the season for violating the NFL's substances of abuse policy.
- Yahoo SportsAug 14, 2026, 7:53 PMBuffalo Bills DT Phidarian Mathis suspended 3 games to start 2026 NFL season
Buffalo Bills DT Phidarian Mathis has been handed a three-game suspension for violating NFL substances of abuse policy.
- Yahoo SportsAug 14, 2026, 7:47 PMBills DT Phidarian Mathis suspended three games
The NFL has suspended defensive tackle Phidarian Mathis for the first three games of the season for violating the NFL's substances of abuse policy.
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