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Vontaze Burfict appeal fails, four-game suspension official

The NFL made it official, Vontaze Burfict will be suspended the first four games of the season for violating the league policy on performance-enhancing substances.

The Bengals learned about this failed drug test at the conclusion of the 2017 season, but awaited official word as Burfict's camp appealed the ruling.

Thursday's announcement by the league made it official, and he will miss the start of the season due to suspension for the third consecutive year.

Burfict can participate in all offseason programs and preseason practices and games. After that, he will have to stay away from the club until Week 5.