{
  "id": 3407346,
  "title": "Vikings WR Jeshaun Jones gets a 3-game suspension for violating the NFL’s substance abuse policy",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/26/vikings-wr-jeshaun-jones-gets-a-3-game-suspension-for-violating-the",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-08-26T02:23:02.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Associated Press",
    "slug": "associated-press",
    "url": "https://apnews.com/article/minnesota-vikings-jeshaun-jones-suspended-89beced1056514ee290a8849d3b1d996"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Jeshaun Jones faces a three-game suspension imposed by the NFL for breaching the league's substance abuse policy. The specific nature of his violation remains undisclosed by the NFL. This decision came on Tuesday. Jones spent the past two seasons on Minnesota's practice squad before being called up to the active roster and seeing action in the 2025 season's final game. Drafted undrafted from Maryland, where he accumulated 2,040 receiving yards, 151 receptions, and 14 touchdowns over a six-year career, Jones remains eligible for action in the remainder of the preseason, including the concluding exhibition game against Denver on Friday. His suspension commences on Sunday, with reinstatement eligibility slated for September 28. Jones entered the regular season with an uphill battle to secure a spot on the active roster, as Justin Jefferson, Jordan Addison, and Jauan Jennings already held the starting positions, while Tai Felton and Myles Price were poised for backup roles following their strong performances during training camp.",
  "summary": "EAGAN, Minn. (AP) — Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Jeshaun Jones was issued a three-game suspension…",
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      {
        "outlet": "Winnipeg Free Press",
        "title": "Vikings WR Jeshaun Jones gets a 3-game suspension for violating the NFL’s substance abuse policy",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/25/vikings-wr-jeshaun-jones-gets-a-3-game-suspension-for-violating-the",
        "published": "2026-08-25T21:43:11.000Z"
      }
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}