Nazeeh Johnson suspended six games for violating NFL PED policy
10 sources • 2 min read • Latest: Aug 15, 2026, 3:40 PM
Last updated Aug 15, 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.
- 3:40 PMCBS NFL — Titans' Nazeeh Johnson says fertility medication led to six-game NFL suspension for PED violation
- 1:27 PMYahoo Sports — Titans’ Nazeeh Johnson says positive PED test was result of banned fertility drug
- 8:14 AMYahoo Sports — Nazeeh Johnson says his PED suspension is for taking a fertility medication
- 2:26 AMYahoo Sports — Ex-Chiefs DB violates NFL substance policy, suspended six games
- 11:24 PMYahoo Sports — Titans' Nazeeh Johnson suspended six games by the NFL
- 9:28 PMYahoo Sports — Titans DB gets 6-game suspension for violating league's PED policy
- 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
"Titans cornerback Nazeeh Johnson, who has been suspended for the first six games of the season for violating the NFL policy on performance-enhancing substances, says his violation came from his and his wife's efforts to conceive a child.
"The Titans signed Nazeeh Johnson to provide depth in their secondary on eve of training camp. He is facing a 6-game suspension.
"Tennessee Titans defensive back Nazeeh Johnson faces a six game suspension for violating the NFL performance enhancing policy.
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External links- CBS NFLAug 15, 2026, 3:40 PMTitans' Nazeeh Johnson says fertility medication led to six-game NFL suspension for PED violation
Johnson says he unknowingly took a banned substance while undergoing fertility treatment as he and his wife tried to conceive
- Yahoo SportsAug 15, 2026, 1:27 PMTitans’ Nazeeh Johnson says positive PED test was result of banned fertility drug
The Tennessee defensive back learned of the failed test in February, appealed in July and signed his contract days later.
- Yahoo SportsAug 15, 2026, 8:14 AMNazeeh Johnson says his PED suspension is for taking a fertility medication
Titans cornerback Nazeeh Johnson, who has been suspended for the first six games of the season for violating the NFL policy on performance-enhancing substances, says his violation came from his and his wife's efforts to conceive a child.
- Yahoo SportsAug 15, 2026, 2:26 AMEx-Chiefs DB violates NFL substance policy, suspended six games
Ex-Chiefs DB Nazeeh Johnson faces a six-game suspension after violating the NFL’s Performance-Enhancing Substances Policy.
- Yahoo SportsAug 14, 2026, 11:24 PMTitans' Nazeeh Johnson suspended six games by the NFL
Tennessee Titans defensive back Nazeeh Johnson faces a six game suspension for violating the NFL performance enhancing policy.
- Yahoo SportsAug 14, 2026, 9:28 PMTitans DB gets 6-game suspension for violating league's PED policy
The Titans signed Nazeeh Johnson to provide depth in their secondary on eve of training camp. He is facing a 6-game suspension.
- 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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