Steelers league suspended Bryant for one year Martavis

The NFL career blossom Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver Martavis Bryant received a significant impact Monday, when the league suspended him for at least one year after another violation of the substance abuse policy of the NFL.

It was the second discipline league mandated to Bryant, 24. He did not play the first season last four games following a rape during the offseason.

Bryant caught 50 passes for 765 yards and six touchdowns after his return at week 6 and was dynamic in the playoffs. an acrobatic touchdown reception was held in the wild-card victory over Cincinnati, and he represented more than 200 yards of total offense in a loss to Denver in the divisional round.

The Steelers pointed to the development direction of Bryant in 2016 as a key to the possible return of the team to the Super Bowl. Now they will play without Bryant, a sprinter 6 feet 4 inches.

General manager Kevin Colbert Steelers said in a statement that the team was disappointed Bryant to put himself in danger, adding that Bryant was at a crossroads in his career.

"He needs to understand the significant changes must occur in your personal life if he wants to regain his career as Pittsburgh Steelers," Colbert said. "We hope Martavis will take steps to develop discipline in your personal life to become a successful player and good teammate stops."

SANCHEZ ready to compete Mark Sanchez is grateful for a fresh start with the Denver Broncos.

Sanchez, who led the Jets to play AFC championship in his first two seasons in the NFL, said general manager John Elway told him to come and compete for the No. 1 ", and what a reinvigorating feel this is. "

"This is not an opportunity that will not waste," Sanchez, a veteran 29-year-old said on Monday during his presentation press conference at team headquarters.

The Broncos acquired the Philadelphia Eagles Sanchez last week for a conditional 2017 draft pick after the Super Bowl champions lost Peyton Manning retirement and Brock Osweiler free agency.

PACKER on hiatus Green Bay Packers defensive lineman BJ Raji quoted the Hall of Fame coach Vince Lombardi, announcing his decision to quit football for a year.

your mind, your body, your heart - - unless a man believes in himself and makes a total commitment to his career and puts everything he has into it "Lombardi coach once said" what is life worth worth to him ' "Raji said." that's the approach I've had with football since he was a high school recruit two stars. "

Raji said he was taking a break from the NFL and would not play in 2016 after seven seasons with the Packers.

Raji became a free agent after having had a good season in 2015 with 22 tackles in 15 regular season games. He recovered after missing 2014 with a biceps injury.

Firms Baltimore Ravens safety Eric Weddle and reached an agreement on a four-year contract. ... The Minnesota Vikings signed free agent safety Michael Griffin. ... The tight end Detroit Lions re-signed Tim Wright. ... The tight end Chicago Bears Rob Housler re-signed to a one-year contract. ... Free agent linebacker Daren Bates signed with the Oakland Raiders. ... The Arizona Cardinals reached an agreement on another one-year contract with tight end Jermaine Gresham and re-signed defensive tackle Red Bryant to a one-year contract. ... The security of Tampa Bay Buccaneers re-signed Chris Conte and reached an agreement with free agent cornerback Josh Robinson. ... Kicker Phil Dawson veteran signed a one-year contract to stay with the San Francisco 49ers.

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