After serving a four-game suspension in 2016 for violating the league’s policy on performance-enhancing substances, Atlanta Falcons cornerback Jalen Collins, who started in Super Bowl LI against the New England Patriots, has been suspended without pay for the first 10 games of the 2017 season for a repeat offense, the team announced Sunday.
“We are extremely disappointed that for the second straight season we are dealing with a suspension for Jalen,” general manager Thomas Dimitroff said in a statement. “Such are the consequences when certain choices are made. Our decisions going forward will be based on what Dan and I feel is best for the team.”
Collins is due to make $928,440 this season. The 10-game suspension will cost him $546,141.
The Falcons took a chance when drafting Collins, who admitted to failing multiple drug tests at LSU, and a number of teams red-flagged him as a result of his marijuana use.
Collins won’t be allowed to practice with the team after the preseason ends and cannot return until Nov. 21.
