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NFL player Nazeeh Johnson suspended after positive drug test, cites fertility medication

NFL player Nazeeh Johnson has been suspended for six regular-season games after testing positive for a banned substance, which he attributes to fertility medication.

  • Nazeeh Johnson, a two-time Super Bowl winner, has been suspended for six regular-season games without pay.
  • Johnson believes the positive test for a performance-enhancing substance was caused by fertility medication he was taking.
  • His suspension begins on 30 August, and he will be eligible for reinstatement on 19 October.

Tennessee Titans cornerback Nazeeh Johnson has been suspended for six regular-season games without pay for violating the NFL's performance-enhancing substances policy. The 28-year-old, a two-time Super Bowl winner, believes he tested positive for a banned substance due to fertility medication.

Johnson stated on X that he was unaware a substance in his medication was on the banned list. He and his wife had been receiving fertility treatment after he was told he was infertile.

Johnson is eligible to participate in all pre-season activities before his suspension begins on 30 August. He will be eligible for reinstatement on Monday, 19 October.

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