Nazeeh Johnson has been suspended for the Titans' first six regular season games without pay after violating the NFL's Performance-Enhancing Substances Policy. The Titans defensive back can still take part in preseason activities, including games, before the suspension takes effect.
The punishment begins on August 30, which means Johnson can keep working through the preseason while knowing he will not be available when the games count. He will be eligible for reinstatement on Monday, October 19.
The Tennessee Titans announced the suspension in Nashville, putting a clear limit on the start of Johnson's 2026 regular season. For a player who can line up in preseason games yet be sidelined once the regular season opens, the timing is what makes the move unusual and immediate at the same time.
No substance or specific act was identified in the announcement, only the violation of the NFL Performance-Enhancing Substances Policy. That leaves the discipline plain enough to understand, but not fully explained, and the missing detail is the one part the league did not answer.
What is certain is the shape of the setback. Johnson is available now, unavailable when the Titans begin their first six regular season games, and set to return after October 19 if reinstatement follows as scheduled. Until then, the preseason is the last stretch in which he can be on the field for the Titans before the penalty starts to bite.
