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Titans DB Suspended Over Fertility Drug
15 Aug
Summary
- Titans defensive back suspended for six games in 2026.
- Positive PED test resulted from fertility medication.
- Player accepts punishment, prioritizes family planning.
Nazeeh Johnson, a defensive back for the Titans, has been suspended without pay for the first six games of the 2026 regular season due to a violation of the NFL's performance-enhancing drug policy. This suspension begins on August 15, 2026. The news of his suspension was disclosed on Friday, August 15, 2026.
Johnson addressed the suspension in a statement, explaining that the positive test was a result of fertility medication used while he and his wife were trying to conceive. He acknowledged his infertility and expressed regret for not verifying the medication's contents, which contained a banned substance. He cautioned other players to thoroughly vet any substance before use.
The couple recently experienced a pregnancy loss, adding to their difficulties. Johnson, who joined the Titans in July and previously played for the Chiefs, has accepted the positive test result and the subsequent punishment. He had limited playing time in 2025 due to a shoulder injury, appearing in only two games.
In 2022, Johnson was a seventh-round draft pick and contributed to the Chiefs' Super Bowl-winning team. After missing the 2023 season due to a torn ACL, he played significantly in 2024, starting six of 16 regular season games and recording 56 tackles. He was also a starter during the team's Super Bowl 2025 run.
