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Veteran Saints safety suspended three games for violating substance abuse policy

Veteran New Orleans Saints safety Roderic Teamer has been suspended three games for violating the NFL’s substance abuse policy:

Veteran New Orleans Saints safety Roderic Teamer has been suspended three games without pay for violating the NFL’s substances of abuse policy, the league announced Wednesday. Teamer was on the Saints practice squad and is eligible to be reinstated on Dec. 24, after their Week 16 game with the Green Bay Packers.

Teamer had only played on special teams in a couple of games earlier this season, but the Saints’ depth at safety had been questioned after a shoulder injury sidelined Tyrann Mathieu during Sunday’s loss to the Los Angeles Rams. Mathieu is expected to play in their upcoming game with the New York Giants but Teamer’s absence creates one less option to replace him if there’s a setback.

For now, the safeties on the 53-man roster include Mathieu, Will Harris, J.T. Gray, and Jordan Howden. Ugo Amadi has primarily manned the slot since Alontae Taylor moved outside at cornerback but he has experience working over the top, too.

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NFL suspends Commanders cornerback six games

The NFL suspends the Washington cornerback for six games.

The NFL suspended Washington Commanders practice squad cornerback Kevon Seymour.

Seeing Seymour was on the practice squad on the same day that the Commanders released former first-round draft selection (2021) DE Jamin Davis, Seymour’s suspension could go unnoticed by many in the fan base.

Seymour, who has played for the Bills (2016), Panthers (2017), Eagles (2020), and Ravens (2021-23), came to the Commanders and was elevated to the active roster for two games.

Seymour, who turns 31 in November, was suspended by the NFL for six games for violating the NFL’s performance-enhancing substance policy. The league suspension means Seymour (drafted 218 overall by the Bills in 2016) will not be paid during the six weeks.

It also means Seymour is strictly prohibited from practicing with the team until the suspension concludes. Consequently, the cornerback from the USC Trojans is ineligible to return to the Commanders until following the contest against the Tennessee Titans in Week 13, scheduled for Sunday, December 1.

This means that had Seymour been elevated or signed to the active roster, he would have been certain to miss games against the Bears (WK 8), the Giants (WK 9), the Steelers (WK 10), the Eagles (WK 11), the Cowboys (WK 12), and the Titans (WK 13).

If the Commanders were to keep Seymour, he would first be available for game action in their Week 15 road game against the Saints in New Orleans.

At this time, the NFL has not elaborated, making no additional comments other than the simple fact that Seymour has been officially suspended. This is not unusual, as the NFL usually doesn’t disclose details regarding the PED violations or the substances discovered in the testing.

 

Packers suspend WR Romeo Doubs for Sunday’s game vs. Rams

The Green Bay Packers suspended wide receiver Romeo Doubs for Sunday’s game against the Los Angeles Rams for conduct detrimental to the team. 

The Green Bay Packers suspended wide receiver Romeo Doubs for Sunday’s game against the Los Angeles Rams for conduct detrimental to the team.

Doubs, the team leader in snaps played at wide receiver, skipped practices on Thursday and Friday and didn’t travel with the team to Los Angeles.

General manager Brian Gutekunst called it a “difficult decision” to suspend Doubs.

“His decisions and actions during the week negatively impacted the team and required us to take this action,” Gutekunst said in a press release. “While we are certainly disappointed, we are confident that we will be able to move forward in a positive manner. Romeo is a valuable member of our team and we look forward to welcoming him back next week.”

Doubs has 12 catches on 20 targets for 169 yards and no touchdowns through four games. He’s been on the field for 224 offensive snaps, or 81 percent of the offense’s snaps.

Doubs will be eligible to return next week before the Packers play the Arizona Cardinals at Lambeau Field.

The Packers will likely be without Doubs and Christian Watson, who is doubtful to play with an ankle injury. The team did not elevate a wide receiver from the practice, so it’ll be Jayden Reed, Dontayvion Wicks, Bo Melton and Malik Heath on Sunday against the Rams.

Doubs is the second Packers player to be suspended for conduct detrimental to the team in the last two seasons, joining cornerback Jaire Alexander, who was suspended in Week 17 of last year.

Doubs does not count on the 53-man roster while suspended. With an open roster spot, the Packers signed cornerback Robert Rochell to the active roster.

Steelers S Damontae Kazee suspended for remainder of season

Damontae Kazee will miss the Steelers final three games and any potential playoff games.

Pittsburgh Steelers Damontae Kazee has been suspended for the remainder of the regular season and any potential playoff games per a memo sent out by the NFL. Kazee was ejected for a hit on Indianapolis Colts wide receiver Michael Pittman Jr. on Saturday.

Here is the statement from the NFL:

Damontae Kazee of the Pittsburgh Steelers has been suspended
without pay for the remainder of the regular season and any potential postseason games for repeated violations of playing rules intended to protect the health and safety of players, including during this Saturday’s game against the Indianapolis Colts

Here is a portion of the letter sent to Kazee from NFL Vice President of Football Operations Jon Runyan:

“With 8:49 remaining in the 2nd quarter, you were involved in a play that the League considers a serious violation of the playing rules. The video of the play shows that you delivered a forcible blow to the head/neck area of Colts’ receiver Michael Pittman Jr., who was in a defenseless posture. You had an unobstructed path to your opponent and the illegal contact could have been avoided. Your actions were flagrant, and as a result, you were disqualified from the game.”

In his Monday press conference, head coach Mike Tomlin defended Kazee noting he is not a dirty player. Kazee definitely plays in that gray area and his history of plays like this contributed to this decision.

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Alabama forward Nick Pringle suspended indefinitely for conduct detrimental to team

On Friday, Alabama men’s basketball head coach Nate Oats confirmed that senior forward Nick Pringle was suspended indefinitely from the team for not upholding the standards set out for the team.

The Alabama men’s basketball team took a massive blow on Friday morning. During a press conference, Alabama head coach Nate Oats told reporters that senior forward Nick Pringle was suspended indefinitely from the team.

“Nothing serious off the court or anything,” Oats said. “In-house, just there’s a standard we want our guys to uphold, and he wasn’t upholding it. I still love Nick. Hopefully he can get himself figured out and be back with the team shortly.”

Pringle is in his second season with the Crimson Tide. The former JUCO standout has started in six of Alabama’s seven games this season. Pringle averaged 6.0 points per game, 4.4 rebounds per game, and 0.4 assists per game. He has also shot an impressive 81% from the field.

Pringle is a crucial piece to Alabama’s frontcourt. At 6-foot-10, Pringle can protect the rim and rebound at an elite level. He could very well be Alabama’s best rebounder and shot-blocker this season. Oats and the rest of the team would certainly love to welcome Pringle back. However, it remains unclear as to what his suspension will be and when he will return to the team at this time.

Roll Tide Wire will continue to follow the Alabama men’s basketball program.

Saints waive backup OL Tommy Kraemer to open a roster spot for Marcus Maye

The Saints waived backup offensive lineman Tommy Kraemer to open a roster spot for starting safety Marcus Maye, returning from suspension:

Someone had to leave the 53-man roster for the New Orleans Saints to reinstate starting free safety Marcus Maye, and they’re betting that backup offensive lineman Tommy Kraemer can clear the waiver wire and return to the practice squad. Kraemer was waived Monday upon Maye’s reinstatement from a three-game suspension, having been signed to the 53-man roster just a few days earlier.

Kraemer, who logged seven snaps at right tackle during Sunday’s blowout win over the New England Patriots in relief of Ryan Ramczyk, has spent most of his NFL career at guard. The Saints tried him out at both guard spots during training camp and preseason before re-signing him to their practice squad after final roster cuts. If he clears waivers, there’s a good chance he’ll return to the practice squad and be activated for future games.

Because Kraemer was signed to the active roster rather than activated as a game-day promotion, he still has three games of eligibility to be elevated later this season. That could prove important as the Saints continue to tweak their depth chart. But the first thing they need to worry about is seeing whether any other team claims him now that they have the opportunity.

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Marcus Maye reinstated to the Saints’ 53-man roster after serving 3-game suspension

Marcus Maye has been reinstated to the New Orleans Saints’ 53-man roster after serving his three-game suspension. Their secondary just got stronger:

Here’s a big addition to the New Orleans Saints defense: starting free safety Marcus Maye has been reinstated after serving his three-game suspension stemming from a 2021 DUI charge in Florida. The legal proceedings for his case were not concluded until the 2023 preseason, and the NFL has an established precedent of waiting for the legal process to wrap up before issuing its own discipline, so Maye had to wait two years and change teams before being sidelined.

But he’s back now. And he could help a unit that’s already playing at a high level reach even greater heights. Maye is one of seven Saints defenders with an interception this season, having plucked a deflected pass out of the air after cornerback Isaac Yiadom broke it up in the season opener. His return should strengthen an already-stout New Orleans secondary.

Expect the various responsibilities for players around him to revert to what they were prior to his suspension; rookie draft pick Jordan Howden will step back into his role as the team’s dime defensive back, with Johnathan Abram remaining on the practice squad after exhausting his three game-day activations. If the Saints want to continue playing Abram, they’ll have to sign him to the 53-man roster. Odds are strong that they’ll wait until they need him to do that with Maye back in the fold.

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Podcast: Derek Carr injury, Alvin Kamara’s return, Saints-Bucs preview

Podcast: Derek Carr injury, Alvin Kamara’s return, Saints-Bucs preview

The Saints Wire podcast is back with managing editor John Sigler (@john_siglerr) and our host Ryan O’Leary (@RyanOLearySMG). You can subscribe for new episodes released each week on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts or your podcast service of choice.

This week we’re breaking down the latest news on Derek Carr’s injury and considering what Alvin Kamara’s return to the team from a three-game suspension could achieve. Then we’re previewing Week 4’s matchup with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and the latest chapter in Mike Evans’ beef with Marshon Lattimore.

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Report: Saints bringing veteran safety Daniel Sorensen back to their practice squad

Report: Saints bringing veteran safety Daniel Sorensen back to their practice squad, adding experienced depth during Marcus Maye’s suspension

Look who’s back: TheScore’s Jordan Schultz reports that the New Orleans Saints are signing veteran safety Daniel Sorensen to their practice squad, adding depth at the position during Marcus Maye’s three-game suspension.

Sorensen signed with the Saints last year after spending his first eight years in the NFL with the Kansas City Chiefs, ultimately playing a heavier role on special teams (319 snaps) than on defense (164). Still, he tallied 25 tackles (15 solo) and intercepted a pair of passes while breaking up three others, so he made the most of his opportunities when he was on the field.

The Saints could use improved depth on the back end with Maye sidelined for the next two games. Right now their depth chart includes Tyrann Mathieu, Jordan Howden, Lonnie Johnson Jr., J.T. Gray, and Ugo Amadi on the 53-man roster with Johnathan Abram on the practice squad. Abram was called up for Week 3’s road game with the Green Bay Packers so it makes sense to bring in another experienced pro who knows what’s expected of him.

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Rookie safety Jordan Howden has a big opportunity during Marcus Maye’s suspension

Rookie safety Jordan Howden has a big opportunity during Marcus Maye’s suspension. The fifth-round pick can make his case for a long-term starting gig these next three weeks:

Rookie safety Jordan Howden has a big opportunity during Marcus Maye’s suspension. The New Orleans Saints’ fifth-round pick can make his case for a long-term starting gig these next three weeks, having already climbed the depth chart over the summer to earn a role in the team’s dime defense — the same spot P.J. Williams held down in recent years.

With Maye sidelined for upcoming games with the Green Bay Packers, Tampa Bay Buccaneers and New England Patriots, Howden makes the most sense given his success over the summer and his experience in a similar secondary at the college level with Minnesota. The Saints could also give veterans like Lonnie Johnson Jr. and Ugo Amadi a shot in Maye’s spot at free safety, but Howden should get an early look to see how he performs.

Maye has been a weak link in the secondary. He missed seven games with injuries last season and he’ll be gone for at least three matchups this year after serving his suspension. He leads the team in missed tackles right now (3, per Pro Football Focus charting). He has done a better job limiting big plays downfield than we saw from him last year, but he hasn’t done enough to be considered a permanent fix at free safety.

Certainly not on his contract. Maye will enter the final year of his contract in 2024 while carrying a $7 million base salary. When his deal expires in 2025 it will leave behind at least $6 million in dead money from past restructures. The Saints could release him with a post-June 1 designation in the offseason and save $7.5 million, though they wouldn’t get those salary cap resources until well after free agency and the 2024 draft. But it might be better than keeping him on the roster anyway with a good young backup waiting in the wings.

That’s what they should be finding out with Howden these next three games. Give the rookie these next 180-ish snaps to figure out what he can do, what he needs to work on, and whether he has what it takes to stay there once Maye is back in the lineup. Jordan Love, Baker Mayfield, and Mac Jones isn’t exactly an all-star lineup of quarterbacks. Hopefully Howden can take advantage of their vulnerabilities and make some plays to help the team — and his future with New Orleans.

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