Jordan Willis suspended six games for PEDs

Jordan Willis was suspended the first six games of the season due to a violation of the NFL’s PED policy. Joe Camporeale-USA TODAY Sports

49ers' Jordan Willis suspended first six games of 2021 season for PEDs

Originally posted on Larry Brown Sports | By Larry Brown | Last updated 6/17/21

The San Francisco 49ers will be without one of their defensive linemen to start the 2021 season.

Jordan Willis was suspended the first six games of the season due to a violation of the NFL’s PED policy, the team announced on Thursday:

NFL suspends 49ers DL Jordan Willis 6 Games: Willis has been suspended without pay for the first six games of the 2021 regular season for violating the NFL Policy on Performance-Enhancing Substances. He will be able to participate in all offseason & preseason practices & games.

— San Francisco 49ers (@49ers) June 17, 2021

The Niners acquired Willis in a trade with the Jets last season. He played in seven games as the team needed some help due to their injuries. The 26-year-old had 13 tackles and five quarterback hits with the Niners.

Willis will be eligible to return to the Niners in Week 8 since the team has a bye in Week 6. Willis signed for $990,000 this year but will be losing more than a third of that due to the suspension.

This article first appeared on Larry Brown Sports and was syndicated with permission.

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