Houston Texans cornerback Bradley Roby will be away from the defending AFC South champions through the rest of the 2020 campaign.
According to a statement attributed to Roby via the NFL Network’s James Palmer, Roby will be suspended six games for violation of the NFL’s performance enhancing drug policy.
“I apologize to my family, my teammates, the Houston Texans organization and the fans,” the statement from Roby reads. “A few months ago I unknowingly used a product that was contaminated with a banned substance by the NFL. I recognize that it is my job to know, and be responsible for, everything I put in my body. I will be suspended six games ending my season.”
#texans top CB Bradley Roby is done for the season as he’s been suspended for 6 games. Here is his statement: pic.twitter.com/h4C6j4OHpb
— James Palmer (@JamesPalmerTV) December 1, 2020
Roby collected 37 combined tackles, two tackles for loss, seven pass breakups, a fumble recovery, and an interception in his 10 games for Houston, all of which he started.
The six-game suspension of Roby comes the same day that receiver Will Fuller announced his suspension under similar circumstances.
“I will take the necessary steps in the future to prevent this from ever happening again,” Roby wrote. “I look forward to rejoining my teammates next season in our goal to bring a championship to Houston.”
The Texans are coming off a 41-25 win over the Detroit Lions on Thanksgiving at Ford Field, and improved their record to 4-7. Houston faces the Indianapolis Colts on Dec. 6 at NRG Stadium.