Oct 6, 2024; Houston, Texas, USA; Buffalo Bills quarterback Josh Allen (17) scrambles from Houston Texans defensive tackle Mario Edwards Jr. (97) in the second half at NRG Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Thomas Shea-Imagn Images Thomas Shea-Imagn Images

Texans DE Suspended Four Games

Originally posted on Houston Texans on SI
By Jeremy Brener | Last updated Oct 14, 2024 7:42 PM ET

The Houston Texans are losing a key member of their defensive line for the foreseeable future.

According to ESPN insider Adam Schefter, Texans defensive end Mario Edwards Jr. has been suspended for four games as a result of violating the league's substance abuse policy.

Texans DT Mario Edwards Jr. is suspended four games without pay for violating the NFL’s Substances of Abuse Policy.

Edwards will be eligible for reinstatement on November 11 following the Texans’ Week 10 game against the Detroit Lions.
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) October 14, 2024

Edwards, 30, had 18 tackles this season for the Texans, including eight in the team's win in Week 6 against the New England Patriots. He also recorded a sack in each of the team's first two games against the Indianapolis Colts and Chicago Bears.

Not having Edwards for the next four games means he won't play against the Green Bay Packers, Colts, New York Jets and Detroit Lions. He will have a chance to return to the lineup in Week 11 against the Dallas Cowboys on Monday Night Football.

With Edwards out, the team will rely heavily on Denico Autry, who will make his season debut against the Packers after serving a six-game suspension of his own for violating the league's substance abuse policy.

This article first appeared on Houston Texans on SI and was syndicated with permission.

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