It’s alarming how many NFL suspensions have occurred over the past few years and things don’t look like they’re going to change any time soon.
The biggest names on this list of NFL suspensions are Tom Brady, Le’Veon Bell, Josh Gordon, Sheldon Richardson and Aldon Smith. All of these players have had highly productive seasons and will be missed during their suspension.
Brady’s suspension has a chance to make the biggest impact by threatening the Patriots chances at winning the AFC East. New England opens the season facing the Arizona Cardinals, Miami Dolphins, Houston Texans and Buffalo Bills.
The two division games will be key as it could put the Patriots in a hole as they make their playoff run.
Quarterback
Tom Brady, QB, New England Patriots- 4 games
Johnny Manziel, QB, Free agent- 4 games
Running Back
Karlos Williams, RB, Buffalo Bills- 4 games
Marcel Reece, FB, Oakland Raiders- 4 games
Bernard Pierce, RB, Jacksonville Jaguars- 2 games
Le’Veon Bell, RB, Pittsburgh Steelers- 4 games (appealing)
Silas Redd, RB, Washington Redskins- Indefinite
Wide Receiver
Josh Gordon, WR, Cleveland Browns- 4 games
Martavis Bryant, WR, Pittsburgh Steelers- 1 year
Jace Davis, WR, Denver Broncos- 4 games
Andrew Turzilli, WR, Tennessee Titans- 4 games
Tight End
Nick Boyle, TE, Baltimore Ravens- 10 games
Darren Waller, TE, Baltimore Raves- 4 games
Defensive Line
Arthur Jones, DL, Indianapolis Colts- 4 games
Sheldon Richardson, DL, New York Jets- 1 game
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Randy Gregory, DE, Dallas Cowboys- 4 games
DeMarcus Lawrence, DE, Dallas Cowboys- 4 games
Armonty Bryant, Edge, Cleveland Browns- 4 game
Mike Pennel, DL, Green Bay Packers- 4 games
Aldon Smith, Edge, Oakland Raiders- 1 year (from November of 2015)
Linebacker
Aaron Lynch, Edge, San Francisco 49ers- 4 games
Rolando McClain, LB, Dallas Cowboys- 10 games
Vontaze Burfict, LB, Cincinnati Bengals- 3 games
Nick Moody, LB, Seattle Seahawks- 4 games
Defensive Back
Aaron Colvin, CB, Jacksonville Jaguars– 4 games
Jalen Collins, CB, Atlanta Falcons- 4 games
Taylor Mays, S, Free Agent- 4 games
Demetri Goodson, CB, Green Bay Packers- 4 games
Will Hill, S, Baltimore Ravens- 10 games