Texans defensive tackle suspended for substance abuse violation

Houston Texans defensive tackle Mario Edwards Jr. (97) reacts after defeating the New England Patriots 41-21 in an NFL football game, Sunday, Oct. 13, 2024, in Foxborough, Mass.The Houston Texans' defensive line is among the most fearsome units in the NFL, headlined by a pair of star edge rushers in Will Anderson Jr. and Danielle Hunter. Houston's pass rush took a hit Monday, however, with the suspension of defensive tackle Mario Edwards Jr.

Edwards will serve a four-game suspension without pay after violating the NFL's substances of abuse policy. The 10-year veteran will be eligible to return to the field in mid-November for Week 11's tilt at the Dallas Cowboys, though in the interim, the…