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Aside from the James Pearce suspension news, let’s check out some relevant suspension situations around the NFL.

Buffalo Bills defensive tackle Phidarian Mathis, Washington Commanders defensive end Dorance Armstrong and Tennessee Titans cornerback Nazeeh Johnson will begin the 2026 season serving suspensions, the NFL announced Friday.

Mathis received three games for violating the league’s substance-abuse policy, Armstrong received one game for violating the personal conduct policy and Johnson received six games for violating the policy on performance-enhancing substances. All three may participate in preseason activities. Their suspensions are final, with no appeals pending. Mathis, who joined Buffalo in 2025 and re-signed on a one-year deal, has competed for a roster spot at nose tackle and the 4i position. He may have fallen behind recent draft picks DeWayne Carter, Landon Jackson and Zane Durant.

Armstrong was arrested in Frisco, Texas, in May 2025 on misdemeanor charges of assault causing bodily injury and resisting arrest, according to public records. He received deferred adjudication, and both cases have been disposed of. The Commanders reported the incident and cooperated with the NFL’s investigation, according to a league source granted anonymity because of the matter’s sensitivity. Armstrong, 29, led Washington with 5.5 sacks through seven games last season before suffering a season-ending ACL injury.

Johnson, a 2022 seventh-round pick who won two Super Bowls with Kansas City, signed with Tennessee in July.