Nazeeh Johnson suspended six games for violating NFL PED policy
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 14, 2026, 7:45 PM
Last updated Aug 14, 2026
Tennessee Titans defensive back Nazeeh Johnson faces a six-game suspension for a violation of the NFL's Performance-Enhancing Substances Policy. The suspension is set to begin on August 30, with Johnson eligible for reinstatement on October 19. He joined the Titans at the start of training camp after previously playing for the Kansas City Chiefs. Johnson recorded five tackles in the Titans' preseason opener and had an interception in joint practice with the 49ers. He will remain eligible for preseason practices and games as he aims to secure a place on the roster.
- •Nazeeh Johnson violated NFL's Performance-Enhancing Substances Policy.
- •Suspension begins August 30; eligible for reinstatement on October 19.
- •Johnson is 28 and previously played for the Kansas City Chiefs.
- •He signed with the Titans during training camp, replacing cornerback Latrell McCutchin.
- •Johnson can participate in preseason games and practices.
- 7:45 PMYahoo Sports — Nazeeh Johnson suspended six games for violating PED policy
- 7:35 PMYahoo Sports — NFL suspends Titans reserve defensive back for PED policy violation
"Nazeeh Johnson, formerly of the Kansas City Chiefs, signed with the Titans near the start of this season's training camp.
"The Titans will not have one of their cornerbacks at the beginning of the regular season.
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External links- Yahoo SportsAug 14, 2026, 7:45 PMNazeeh Johnson suspended six games for violating PED policy
The Titans will not have one of their cornerbacks at the beginning of the regular season.
- Yahoo SportsAug 14, 2026, 7:35 PMNFL suspends Titans reserve defensive back for PED policy violation
Nazeeh Johnson, formerly of the Kansas City Chiefs, signed with the Titans near the start of this season's training camp.
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