Tennessee Titans edge rusher Arden Key was handed a six-game suspension in July after he tested positive for performance enhancing drugs. He, of course, appealed the decision as most players do. But winning an appeal against the NFL is incredibly rare, especially in this situation.
Despite that, it was recently revealed that Key did, in fact, win his appeal and he will not have to serve a suspension. The information didn’t come from the league, though, the news was actually broken on social media by Titans’ defensive end Jeffery Simmons.
Because there has been no formal announcement that Key won his appeal, Titans head coach Brian Callahan is remaining silent on the issue.
Callahan: Arden Key situation is a league matter, refraining from comment. Nothing I can do or say, we're still waiting on the league@Titans
— Jim Wyatt (@jwyattsports) August 18, 2024
Key is entering his seventh year in the NFL. Last year for the Titans he recorded 30 tackles (17 solo), six sacks and two forced fumbles. His production on the field would have been sorely missed as the Titans depth at edge is thin, at best. Even with his return, rookie Jaylen Harrell will likely see playing time this year.
The Titans travel to New Orleans to face the Saints on Sunday. Once the NFL makes its ruling formal, the Titans will be able to utilize Key once again.