From Eagan, Minn.: A suspension has been handed down to a Minnesota Vikings player. The team's wide receiver is now facing a three-game suspension. This punishment comes after a violation of the league's policy on substances of abuse.

The specifics of the violation have not been disclosed. The player had previously been part of the team's practice squad for two years.

Further information on this suspension is available, but details about the nature of the violation are limited.