Texans linebacker Brian Cushing will be suspended for the next 10 games.
Cushing, who violated the NFL’s policy on performance-enhancing substances, served a four-game suspension for the same infraction back in 2010. At the time of the first suspension, he appealed and was denied.
Cushing, who announced in statement that he will not appeal the ban, cannot see on-field action again until Nov. 28.
The 2009 first-round pick has been with the Texans for eight years, signing a six-year, $55.643 million deal back in 2013 that secured his place in Houston through the 2019 season. A one-time Pro Bowler (2009), Cushing posted 65 tackles in 13 games last year.
