NFLNFL player suspensions in 2017 seasonPanthers LB Thomas Davis: Suspended two games for violation of player safety rules.Jim Dedmon, USA TODAY SportsSteelers WR JuJu Smith-Schuster: Suspended one game for violation of player-safety rules.Andy Lyons, Getty ImagesBengals S George Iloka: Suspended one game for violation of player-safety rules.John Grieshop, Getty ImagesPatriots TE Rob Gronkowski: Suspended one game for unneccessary roughness.Timothy T. Ludwig, USA TODAY SportsPanthers DE Charles Johnson: Suspended four games for violating NFL's policy on performance-enhancing substances,Bob Leverone, APBALTIMORE, MD - NOVEMBER 27: Cornerback Jimmy Smith #22 of the Baltimore Ravens stands on the field during warms up prior to the game against the Houston Texans at M&T Bank Stadium on November 27, 2017 in Baltimore, Maryland. (Photo by Todd Olszewski/Getty Images) ORG XMIT: 700070771 ORIG FILE ID: 880611778Todd Olszewski, Getty ImagesNov 26, 2017; Oakland, CA, USA; Oakland Raiders wide receiver Michael Crabtree (15) taunts Denver Broncos cornerback Aqib Talib (21) after the incident on the sidelines during the first quarter at Oakland Coliseum. Mandatory Credit: Neville E. Guard-USA TODAY Sports ORG XMIT: USATSI-359016 ORIG FILE ID: 20171126_jfv_gb7_085.jpgNeville E. Guard, USA TODAY SportsNov 26, 2017; Oakland, CA, USA; Oakland Raiders wide receiver Michael Crabtree (15) is ejected after the incident in the fist quarter against the Denver Broncos at Oakland Coliseum. Mandatory Credit: Neville E. Guard-USA TODAY Sports ORG XMIT: USATSI-359016 ORIG FILE ID: 20171126_jfv_gb7_087.jpgNeville E. Guard, USA TODAY SportsSteelers OT Marcus Gilbert: Suspended for games for violating NFL's policy on performance-enhancing substances.Keith Srakocic, APBuccaneers WR Mike Evans: Suspended 1 game for violating policy on unnecessary roughness.Derick E. Hingle, USA TODAY SportsOct 29, 2017; East Rutherford, NJ, USA; New York Jets wide receiver Jeremy Kerley (14) look on during warms ups before a game against the Atlanta Falcons at MetLife Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Brad Penner-USA TODAY Sports ORG XMIT: USATSI-358956 ORIG FILE ID: 20171029_ggw_ae5_003.JPGBrad Penner, USA TODAY SportsBears LB Jerrell Freeman: Suspended 10 games for violating league policy on performance-enhancing substances.Mike Dinovo, USA TODAY SportsVikings S Andrew Sendejo: Suspended one game for violation of player safety rules (hit on Ravens WR Mike Wallace).Bruce Kluckhohn, APRaiders RB Marshawn Lynch: Suspended one game for making contact with an official.Kelley L Cox, USA TODAY SportsBears LB Danny Trevathan: Suspended two games for helmet-to-helmet hit on Packers WR Davante Adams.Matt Ludtke, APTexans LB Brian Cushing: Suspended 10 games for violating policy on performance enhancing substances.Kirby Lee, USA TODAY SportsSaints WR Willie Snead: Suspended three games for a violation of the NFL's personal conduct policy.Mark J. Rebilas, USA TODAY SportsBengals LB Vontaze Burfict: Suspended five games for hit on Chiefs FB Anthony Sherman (repeat violator)Christopher Hanewinckel, USA TODAY SportsDec 1, 2016; Minneapolis, MN, USA; Dallas Cowboys running back Ezekiel Elliott (21) breaks a tackle from Minnesota Vikings cornerback Terence Newman (23) during the third quarter at U.S. Bank Stadium. The Cowboys defeated the Vikings 17-15. Mandatory Credit: Brace Hemmelgarn-USA TODAY Sports ORG XMIT: USATSI-268578 ORIG FILE ID: 20161129_pjc_ai9_537.JPGBrace Hemmelgarn, USA TODAY SportsSep 1, 2016; East Rutherford, NJ, USA;New York Giants defensive end Owa Odighizuwa (58) chasing down New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady (12) in the first half at MetLife Stadium. Mandatory Credit: William Hauser-USA TODAY Sports ORG XMIT: USATSI-268992 ORIG FILE ID: 20160901_pjc_hb5_149.JPGWilliam Hauser, USA TODAY SportsTexans WR Jaelen Strong: Suspended one game for violating NFL's policy on substance abuse.Kevin Jairaj, USA TODAY SportsAug 20, 2017; Carson, CA, USA; Los Angeles Chargers quarterback Cardale Jones (5) prepares to take the snap from center Max Tuerk (62) during a NFL football game against the New Orleans Saints at StubHub Center. The Saints defeated the Chargers 13-7. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports ORG XMIT: USATSI-359171 ORIG FILE ID: 20170820_tdc_al2_323.JPGKirby Lee, USA TODAY SportsFalcons CB Jalen Collins: Suspended 10 games for violating league's policy on performance-enhancing substances.Jason Getz, USA TODAY SportsOct 19, 2015; Philadelphia, PA, USA; Philadelphia Eagles running back Ryan Mathews (24) is tackled by New York Giants defensive tackle Johnathan Hankins (95) and defensive end Damontre Moore (98) at Lincoln Financial Field. The Eagles defeated the Giants, 27-7. Mandatory Credit: Eric Hartline-USA TODAY Sports ORG XMIT: USATSI-224628 ORIG FILE ID: 20151019_pjc_se7_287.JPGEric Hartline, USA TODAY SportsJan 1, 2017; Cincinnati, OH, USA; Cincinnati Bengals cornerback Adam Jones (24) blows a kiss as he heads to the locker room at half time of the NFL Week 17 game between the Cincinnati Bengals and the Baltimore Ravens at Paul Brown Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Sam Greene/Cincinnati Enquirer via USA TODAY NETWORK ORIG FILE ID: 20170103_ajw_usa_095.jpgSam Greene, Cincinnati Enquirer/USA TODAY SpPackers wide receiver Geronimo Allison (81) participates in drills during organized team activities. Mandatory Credit: Mark Hoffman/Milwaukee Journal Sentinel via USA TODAY NETWORK ORIG FILE ID: 20170601_ads_usa_068.JPGMark Hoffman, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel/USA TODAY SportsLions DE Armonty BryantRaj Mehta, USA TODAY SportsMinnesota Vikings wide receiver Michael Floyd pulls in a pass during NFL football practice Wednesday, May 24, 2017, in Eden Prairie, Minn. Back in his native state, with family, friends and former Notre Dame teammates now around him, Floyd is in position to get his career and life back on track following a drunken driving sentence. (AP Photo/Jim Mone) ORG XMIT: MNJM101Jim Mone, APMay 22, 2017; Thousand Oaks, CA, USA; Los Angeles Rams receiver Michael Thomas (88) catches a pass during organized team activities at Cal Lutheran University. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports ORG XMIT: USATSI-359367 ORIG FILE ID: 20170522_ktm_al2_025.JPGKirby Lee, USA TODAY SportsBuccaneers RB Doug Martin: Suspended four games for violating league's policy on performance enhancing drugs (three games remaining entering 2017 season).Reinhold Matay, USA TODAY SportsCowboys DE David Irving: Suspended four games for violating league policy on performance-enhancing substances.Matthew Emmons, USA TODAY SportsCowboys DE Randy Gregory: Suspended at least a year for violating league's policy on substance abuse.Jake Roth, USA TODAY SportsRavens TE Darren Waller: Suspended at least a year for violating league's policy on substance abuse.Mitch Stringer, USA TODAY SportsPackers DT Letroy Guion: Suspended four games for violating league policy on performance-enhancing drugs.Mark Hoffman, Journal Sentinal/USA TODAY SportsDolphins S T.J. McDonald: Suspended eight games for violating league policy on substance abuse.Robert Hanashiro, USA TODAY SportsRedskins OLB Trent Murphy: Suspended four games for violating league's policy on performance-enhancing substances.Tommy Gilligan, USA TODAY SportsJets TE Austin Seferian-Jenkins: Suspended two games for violating league policy on substance abuse.Gene Puskar, ASSOCIATED PRESSRavens RB Kenneth Dixon: Suspended four games for violating league policy on performance-enhancing substances.Tommy Gilligan, Tommy Gilligan-USA TODAY SportsLions DT Khyri Thornton: Suspended six games for violating league policy on substance abuse.Duane Burleson, APBills WR Walt Powell: Suspended four games for violating league policy on substance abuse.Bill Wippert, APTexans LB Max Bullough: Suspended four games for violating league policy on performance-enhancing substances.Kirby Lee, USA TODAY SportsRams CB Troy Hill: Suspended two games for violating league policy on substance abuse.Mark J. Terrill, APJets WR Jalin Marshall: Suspended four games for violating league policy on performance-enhancing substances.Robert Deutsch, USA TODAY Sports