Cardinals star cornerback Patrick Peterson is suspended the first six games of the season for violating the NFL’s performance-enhancing drug policy, ESPN.com reports.
Peterson is one of the best cover cornerbacks in the league and deals an instant blow to the beginning of the Kliff Kingsbury and Kyler Murray era.
Peterson is not expected to appeal the suspension, which is expected to be officially announced next week. It is unclear why the ban is for six games, as opposed to the standard four for a first-time offender.
Peterson is an eight-time Pro Bowler.