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NFL suspends Titans defensive back for six games
Summary by The Nashville Editorial Desk Chris Harris , as published by WSMV 4 News (NBC affiliate)
· August 15, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway He had joined the Titans before training camp started and played in the preseason opener against the San Francisco 49ers.
A Tennessee Titans player has been suspended by the NFL. Nazeeh Johnson, a cornerback, will miss the team's first six regular season games due to a violation of the league's Performance-Enhancing Substances Policy. Johnson is still allowed to practice with the team and participate in preseason games.
He had joined the Titans before training camp started and played in the preseason opener against the San Francisco 49ers. Further details about the suspension are available from the source. The suspension is set to begin on August 30, with Johnson eligible for reinstatement later.
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Category: local Published: August 15, 2026 Source: WSMV 4 News (NBC affiliate) Reading time: 1 min
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