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NFL Suspends Buccaneers Rookie Josh Williams Six Games for PED Violation

The unpaid ban tightens Tampa Bay's backfield depth during ongoing injuries.

Overview

  • Multiple reports say he will be eligible for reinstatement on Dec. 22 after Week 16, though at least one outlet lists Week 17 against the Dolphins.
  • The league has not disclosed which substance was involved in the violation.
  • Williams, 24, earned a roster spot as an undrafted LSU rookie and has appeared in three games with four carries for 11 yards.
  • With starter Bucky Irving still out, the Buccaneers are expected to consider practice‑squad elevations such as Owen Wright or Michael Wiley to bolster depth.
  • The suspension was announced by the NFL and widely reported by ESPN, NFL Network and local media, and it is without pay and subject to appeal.