Jeremiah Ratliff Suspended: Latest Details, Comments and Reaction on Bears DT

August 24, 2015   ·   Matt Fitzgerald   ·   Jump to comments

Chicago Bears defensive tackle Jeremiah Ratliff has been suspended for the first three games of the 2015 NFL season for violating the league's substance abuse policy.  
Larry Mayer reported the news Monday for the team's official website. The Chicago Tribune's Rich Campbell added Ratliff isn't expected to appeal, included the NFL's full statement on the matter and analyzed how the 33-year-old's absence will impact the Bears defense:
NFL Network insider Ian Rapoport notes the suspension emanates from a DWI charge in January 2013 that Ratliff pleaded guilty to this April.
Rookie second-round pick Eddie Goldman figures to fill in as a starter until Ratliff returns. Back in June, Ratliff had nice things to say about his new teammate, per Campbell: "You can tell he's been coached well. He came in with great feet for a big man, great speed. And his hands? You don't have to say anything to him about that. He knows what he's doing there. I've got to say I'm i...

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