The Arizona Cardinals have lost a linebacker for the next six games. First reported by NFL Network’s Tom Pelissero, practice squad linebacker Markus Bailey was suspended by the league for six games under the performance-enhancing substance policy.
Bailey had only played in one game, getting elevated to the active roster to play 16 special teams snaps in Week 7 when linebacker Owen Pappoe was hurt.
With seven games left in the regular season, he will be away from the team until after the team plays the Los Angeles Rams in Week 17.
A six-game suspension under the PED policy means he tested positive for a banned anabolic agent.
His suspension opens a spot on the practice squad, which the Cardinals used to bring back tackle Charlie Heck, who was cut on Monday, presumably so that tackle Jonah Williams could return to the roster from injured reserve.
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