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Chiefs cornerback Bashaud Breeland has confirmed he will serve a suspension for the first four games of this NFL season.
The suspension, which was first reported as a possibility in April, is now official, according to a post by Breeland on Instagram.
“I have received a 4-game suspension for off-the-field matters,” Breeland wrote. “I’m posting this today because I want to publicly apologize to the entire Chiefs organization, my coaches, teammates, family and fans. I accept full responsibility for my actions, and I look forward to returning to the field with my teammates to defend our Super Bowl title. ”
Breeland was arrested in April for charges including possession of marijuana and driving with an open container of alcohol, but this suspension presumably stems from a violation of the league’s substance policy that took place before his arrest.
The suspension allows Breeland to remain with the Chiefs through training camp, but will require him to be away from the team for the first four games of the season.
