Nazeeh Johnson cites fertility medication in NFL drug ban
BBC Sport • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 15, 2026, 11:49 AM
Last updated Aug 15, 2026
Tennessee Titans cornerback Nazeeh Johnson has been suspended for six games for violating the NFL's performance-enhancing substances policy. Johnson, a two-time Super Bowl winner, attributes the positive test to a fertility medication taken during treatment for infertility. He stated he was unaware the medication contained banned substances. Johnson, after spending his first four NFL seasons with the Kansas City Chiefs, joined the Titans in July and is eligible for pre-season activities before his suspension begins on August 30. He can be reinstated on October 19.
- •Nazeeh Johnson suspended for six games without pay.
- •Tested positive due to fertility medication.
- •Johnson underwent treatment for infertility with his wife.
- •Eligible for pre-season activities before suspension starts.
- •Can be reinstated on October 19.
- 11:49 AMBBC Sport — Fertility medication caused drug ban, says NFL player
"Two-time Super Bowl winner Nazeeh Johnson believes he tested positive for a banned substance because of fertility medication he was taking.
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