NFL suspensions taking a heavy toll on 2014 already

Some of the biggest names in the sport have already been banned, headlined by some top-notch linebackers.

Every year, the NFL tries to crack down on players using performance-enhancing drugs and illegal substances of any kind, including drugs such as marijuana. This offseason is no different, and quite a few players have already been nabbed by the league.

In 2014, the NFL has suspended more than 20 players for violations so far, with some of the biggest names in the game on the list. Let's take a look at the details in the chart below:

Player	Reason	Length	First offense?	Cost
Jakar Hamilton	Substance abuse	4 games	Yes	N/A
Brandon Meriweather	Illegal hit	2 games	No	$106,875
Matt Prater	Violated the substance abuse policy	4 games	No	$750,000
Ray Rice	Conduct detrimental to the league	2 games	Yes	$528,588
Fred Davis	Substance abuse	Indefinite	No	N/A
Jake Knott	PEDs	4 games	Yes	$116,470.00
Brandon Moore	Substance abuse	4 games	Yes	$98,823.00
Frank Alexander	Substance abuse	4 games	Yes	$134,117.00
Stedman Bailey	PEDs	4 games	Yes	$120,551.00
Robert Mathis	PEDs	4 games	Yes	$705,882.00
Daryl Washington	Substance abuse	1 year	No	$3,000,000.00
Will Hill	Substance abuse	6 games	No	$201,176.00
Jayron Hosley	Substance abuse	4 games	Yes	$134,117.00
Lane Johnson	PEDs	4 games	Yes	$123,750.00
Dion Jordan	PEDs	4 games	Yes	$123,750.00
Rokevious Watkins	Substance abuse	4 games	No	$123,750.00
LaVon Brazill	PEDs	1 year	No	$570,000.00
Nigel Bradham	Conduct detrimental to the league	1 game	Yes	TBA
Orlando Scandrick	PEDs	4 games	Yes	$187,500.00
Brandon Meriweather	Player safety violation	2 games	No	$106,875.00
Jerome Simpson	Substance abuse	3 games	No	$168,199.00
Josh Gordon	Substance abuse	1 year	No	$825,604
Aldon Smith	Substance abuse/Personal Conduct	9 games	No	$1,314,255.00
Chris Lewis-Harris	Substance abuse	2 games	Yes	$61,875

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