Tennessee Titans linebacker Arden Key faces six-game suspension

Tennessee Titans outside linebacker Arden Key faces a six-game suspension for violating the NFL’s doping policy. This was first reported by Paul Kuharsky.

Key, a third-round draft pick in 2018, had originally signed a three-year contract as a free agent before last season after spending his first five seasons with Oakland/Las Vegas, San Francisco and Jacksonville.

The 28-year-old had a breakout season in Nashville, recording 30 tackles, including four for loss, 12 quarterback hits, 6.0 sacks, two passes defensed and two forced fumbles while appearing in all 17 games, including nine starts.

Key was expected to play a key role in the Titans’ pass rush this season alongside players like Jeffery Simmons, T’Vondre Sweat and Harold Landry, but he will miss a third of the season.

Assuming Key’s six-game suspension is complete, he will be eligible to play for the Titans’ Week 8 game in Detroit.

It appears Tennessee is now in the market to sign a free agent pass rusher before Week 1.