Vikings wide receiver Jeshaun Jones suspended three games

Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Jeshaun Jones has been suspended for the first three games of the regular season for violating the NFL’s substances of abuse policy, with reinstatement set for September 28. The league has not disclosed the specific substance involved, noting a 2024 policy change that limits disclosure details. Jones, who spent much of his first two seasons on the Vikings’ practice squad, is currently on the roster bubble as Minnesota relies on Justin Jefferson, Jordan Addison, and Jauan Jennings at receiver. He can participate in the remaining preseason and the team’s final exhibition game, but his suspension coincides with a critical cut-down period, potentially affecting his roster fate. Jones previously faced legal issues in April, including an arrest for refusing a breath test and a later plea to reckless driving, which informed the league’s disciplinary action. The Vikings have added depth at the position this offseason, and Jones’s absence could influence how the team finalizes its 53-man roster before opening week.