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Vikings' Jeshaun Jones faces three-game suspension for substance abuse policy violation

4 sources • 2 min read • Latest: Aug 25, 2026, 11:59 PM

Last updated Aug 25, 2026

Vikings' Jeshaun Jones faces three-game suspension for substance abuse policy violation

Summary

Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Jeshaun Jones has been suspended for three games without pay due to a violation of the NFL's substance abuse policy. His suspension will take effect on August 30, although he can participate in the remaining preseason activities until then. The Vikings were not informed of the specific substance involved in the positive test. Jones, who is in competition for a roster spot, has had a limited career, with only one game played in the 2025 season. His future with the team may be uncertain, particularly if he does not make the final roster by the deadline.

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Key Details

•Jones is suspended for three games starting August 30.
•The Vikings can carry a limited number of receivers.
•Jones has only one career game appearance.
•He may be cut by the August 30 roster deadline.
•The Vikings were not informed of the specific substance causing the suspension.

Latest Updates

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What they're saying

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Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Jeshaun Jennings has been suspended for the first three games of the regular season for violating the NFL’s substance abuse policy. This was noted in a statement put out by the league and confirmed by multiple media outlets.Jones signed with the Vikings in 2024 as an undrafted free agent out of […] The post Vikings Lose Rising WR for First 3 Games of Season appeared first on HEAVY.
— Yahoo Sports

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Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Jeshaun Jones was issued a three-game suspension by the NFL for violating the league's substances of abuse policy. The NFL's announcement of the punishment on Tuesday did not disclose the nature of the violation. Jones spent each of the past two years on Minnesota's practice squad, before being promoted to the active roster and appearing in the final game of the 2025 season.
— Yahoo Sports