Jets TE Chris Herndon Suspended for Violating NFL's Substance Abuse Policy
By Parker White
The New York Jets will be without one of their starting offensive weapons Week 1 of the season, as tight end Chris Herndon has been suspended for the first four games of the season after violating NFL's substance abuse policy.
The suspension stems from a DUI that took place in June of 2018.
Chris Herndon received four games, not two, because a woman at the scene later claimed bodily harm due to the crash. https://t.co/XS7h4BX5vJ
— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) July 12, 2019
Herndon received a four-game ban instead of just two games because a women at the scene claimed bodily harm due to the car crash.
The 23-year-old is still eligible to participate in all offseason and preseason activities, including practices and games. The 2018 fourth-round pick will return to the Jets' active roster on Monday, Oct. 7.
The NFL has suspended TE Chris Herndon for the first four games.
— New York Jets (@nyjets) July 12, 2019
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The former Miami Hurricane had a productive rookie season, playing in all 16 games while hauling in 39 receptions for 502 yards and 4 touchdowns.
He excelled in the season's second half when he and Sam Darnold began to develop a strong rapport. After Week 9, Herndon made 27 receptions and picked up 341 receiving yards alongside 1 touchdown.
With Herndon out, tight end Eric Tomlinson will have every opportunity to fill the starting role.