Titans DB Nazeeh Johnson undergoes successful ankle surgery
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 19, 2026, 9:12 AM
Last updated Aug 19, 2026

Tennessee Titans defensive back Nazeeh Johnson has successfully undergone ankle surgery according to reports from August 18. The procedure follows his previously announced six-game suspension for violating the NFL's Performance-Enhancing Substances Policy. Johnson, signed by the Titans in late July, will now be sidelined during the suspension that begins on August 30. The 28-year-old cornerback had claimed the failed drug test might relate to fertility drugs. He can still participate in training camp and preseason until the suspension starts.
- •Nazeeh Johnson underwent successful ankle surgery on August 18.
- •Johnson is suspended for the first six regular-season games.
- •He will be eligible for reinstatement on October 19.
- •Johnson claimed his failed test may be linked to fertility drugs.
- •He can participate in training camp until his suspension begins.
- 9:12 AMYahoo Sports — Titans DB Nazeeh Johnson reportedly underwent successful ankle surgery
"The bad news continues for Tennessee Titans defensive back Nazeeh Johnson, who will miss time after ankle surgery on top of his NFL suspension.
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