Vikings' Jeshaun Jones faces three-game suspension for substance abuse policy violation
3 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 25, 2026, 9:41 PM
Last updated Aug 25, 2026
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.
- •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.
- 9:41 PMYahoo Sports — Vikings WR Jeshaun Jones gets a 3-game suspension for violating the NFL's substance abuse policy
- 9:08 PMCBS NFL — Vikings' Jeshaun Jones suspended three games for violating NFL substance abuse policy
"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.
"Jones may participate in the remainder of the preseason before beginning his suspension on Aug. 30
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External links- Yahoo SportsAug 25, 2026, 9:41 PMVikings WR Jeshaun Jones gets a 3-game suspension for violating the NFL's substance abuse policy
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.
- CBS NFLAug 25, 2026, 9:08 PMVikings' Jeshaun Jones suspended three games for violating NFL substance abuse policy
Jones may participate in the remainder of the preseason before beginning his suspension on Aug. 30
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