Nazeeh Johnson, a player for the Tennessee Titans, has been suspended for six games without pay for violating the NFL's Performance Enhancing Drug policy. The announcement was made on August 30, 2026, and Johnson will be eligible to return to the team on October 19. In a social media post, Johnson explained that he tested positive due to a substance in a fertility medication he took while trying to conceive with his wife. Johnson stated, "I was not aware that there was a substance in the medication that was on the banned list." He also shared that he and his wife experienced a pregnancy loss recently, which has been a difficult time for them. Johnson advised other NFL players to seek approval before taking any medication. He expressed hope for their future family, stating, "Fortunately, we have nine good eggs left."
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NFL Player Nazeeh Johnson Suspended for Performance Enhancing Drug Violation Linked to Fertility Treatment
Nazeeh Johnson of the Tennessee Titans has received a six-game suspension for violating the NFL's Performance Enhancing Drug policy, which he attributed to a fertility medication. Johnson and his wife have faced challenges in their attempts to conceive, including a recent pregnancy loss. He emphasized the importance of consulting with the league before taking any medication.
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NFL player reveals suspension for Performance Enhancing Drug happened because he was addressing infertility
NFL Player Nazeeh Johnson Suspended for Performance Enhancing Drug Violation Linked to Fertility Treatment