Vikings WR Jeshaun Jones gets a 3-game suspension for violating the NFL’s substance abuse policy

Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Jeshaun Jones has been handed a three-game suspension by the NFL for breaching the league's substance abuse policy. The NFL's announcement on Tuesday did not reveal the specifics of the infraction. Jones has spent the past two seasons on the Vikings' practice squad before being promoted to the active roster and playing in the final game of the 2025 season.

The undrafted cornerback from Maryland, who had 2,040 receiving yards in his six-year career, remains eligible for the rest of the preseason, including the final exhibition game against Denver on Friday. His suspension will commence on Sunday, with Jones set to be reinstated on September 28. With Justin Jefferson, Jordan Addison, Jauan Jennings, Tai Felton, and Myles Price securing starting and backup roles, Jones faces a challenging prospect in making the active roster for the upcoming regular season.