NFL News: Tampa Bay Buccaneers Safety Tanard Jackson Suspended Indefinitely

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Jackson has been suspended for violating the league’s substance abuse policy.

This is the second time Jackson has been suspended for violating the leagues substance abuse policy, he was suspended for the first four games of last season as well. Since this is Jackson’s second violation, he is ineligible to be reinstated for one year. He will not be paid during the suspension.

“Tanard is a talented young man whom we hope is able to use this year to put his troubles behind him and ultimately return a stronger man and player,” general manager Mark Dominik said. “It’s up to Tanard whether the teams and our fans eventually realize his considerable promise.”