Jones might take part within the the rest of the preseason earlier than starting his suspension on Aug. 30
Minnesota Vikings huge receiver Jeshaun Jones faces a three-game suspension with out pay for a violation of the NFL substance abuse coverage. He’s eligible to take part within the Vikings’ remaining preseason actions and can start his suspension on Aug. 30. The third-year wideout will likely be eligible for reinstatement on Monday, Sept. 28, the ultimate day of Week 3.
Attributable to a change to the substance abuse coverage in 2024, the Vikings weren’t knowledgeable of the substance that triggered the constructive check.
All NFL gamers obtain an annual check for the seven kinds of medication the league classifies as substances of abuse: Cocaine, artificial marijuana, amphetamines, opiates, opioids, PCP and MDMA. Gamers who’re entered into the substance abuse program may also be examined as much as 10 instances monthly.
Jones is in a battle to make the Vikings’ roster and certain stands on the surface wanting in. Minnesota figures to hold solely a modest variety of choices outdoors of celebrity Justin Jefferson, returning No. 2 weapon Jordan Addison and offseason addition Jauan Jennings.
If the Vikings lower Jones by the Aug. 30 deadline, it’s going to proceed a development. Jones has been on and off the roster since his arrival in 2024 as an undrafted free agent and served on the staff’s observe squad in each of his skilled seasons.
Jones has one profession look, and it got here within the remaining recreation of the 2025 common season. He served as Minnesota’s punt returner and dealt with two reps, one in every of which went for a five-yard return.