Suspensions & LegalAug 14, 2026, 3:41 PM EDT

Phidarian Mathis suspended three games for substance abuse

Phidarian Mathis suspension: what we know

Bills DT Phidarian Mathis was suspended three games for violating the NFL substances of abuse policy, according to ESPN's Adam Schefter.

That is the full extent of confirmed information. No additional details about timing or the specific circumstances have been reported in available sources.

Fantasy roster impact

Defensive tackles carry no fantasy value in standard or PPR formats. This suspension does not affect any skill position player on the Bills depth chart, and there is nothing to act on here for your roster.

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