Report: Broncos receiver Wes Welker suspended four games for drug use

Denver Broncos wide receiver Wes Welker has been suspended four games for violating the league's performance-enhancing drug policy, according to NFL.com's

Denver Broncos wide receiver Wes Welker has been suspended four games for violating the league's performance-enhancing drug policy, according to NFL.com's Albert Breer.

Welker reportedly took MDMA that was cut with amphetamines while at the Kentucky Derby and tested positive in May.

NFL Suspensions for 2014

Wes Welker | WR, Denver Broncos

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Suspended four games for violating the league's substance abuse policy.

Josh Gordon | WR, Cleveland Browns

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Suspended the entire season for violating the league's substance abuse policy.

Ray Rice | RB, Baltimore Ravens

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Suspended two games for violating the league's personal conduct policy.

Matt Prater | K, Denver Broncos

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Suspended four games for violating the league's substance abuse policy.

Robert Mathis | LB, Indianapolis Colts

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Suspended four games for violating the league's performance-enhancing substances policy.

Aldon Smith | LB, San Francisco 49ers

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Suspended nine games for violating the league's personal conduct policy.

Dwayne Bowe | WR, Kansas City Chiefs

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Suspended one game for violating the league's substance abuse policy.

Will Hill | S, Baltimore Ravens

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Suspended six games for violating the league's substance abuse policy.

Dion Jordan | DE, Miami Dolphins

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Suspended four games for violating the league's performance-enhancing substances policy.

Lane Johnson | OT, Philadelphia Eagles

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Suspended four games for violating the league's performance-enhancing substances policy.

Orlando Scandrick | CB, Dallas Cowboys

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Suspended four games for violating the league's performance-enhancing substances policy.

Brandon Meriweather | S, Washington Redskins

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Suspended two games for an illegal hit.

Jerome Simpson | WR, Minnesota Vikings

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Suspended three games for violating the league's substance abuse policy.

Josh Brent | NT, Dallas Cowboys

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Suspended four games for violating the league's substance abuse policy.

Daryl Washington | LB, Arizona Cardinals

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Suspended the entire season for violating the league's substance abuse policy.

Fred Davis | TE, Free Agent

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Suspended indefinitely for violating the league's substance abuse policy.

Stedman Bailey | WR, St. Louis Rams

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Suspended four games for violating the league's performance-enhancing substances policy.

LaVon Brazill | WR, Free Agent

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Suspended the entire season for violating the league's performance-enhancing substances policy.

Jayron Hosley | CB, New York Giants

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Suspended four games for violating the league's substance abuse policy.

Nigel Bradham | LB, Buffalo Bills

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Suspended one game for violating the league's substance abuse policy.

Jake Knott | LB, Free Agent

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Suspended four games for violating the league's performance-enhancing substances policy.

Jakar Hamilton | S, Dallas Cowboys

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Suspended four games for violating the league's substance abuse policy.

Frank Alexander | DE, Carolina Panthers

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Suspended four games for violating the league's substance abuse policy.

Brandon Moore | DE, Free Agent

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Suspended four games for violating the league's substance abuse policy.

Rokevious Watkins | OT, Free Agent

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Suspended four games for violating the league's substance abuse policy.

The suspension was appealed two weeks ago. Notice that the appeal was denied came today, according to reports. Welker will be eligible to return for the Broncos' Week 6 game against the Jets.

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Welker, a five-time Pro Bowler, has recorded at least 70 receptions and 700 receiving yards each of the last seven years.

The 33-year-old had been working his way back after suffering a third concussion in 10 months during a preseason game earlier this month.

The Broncos open the season Sunday against the Indianapolis Colts.

- Chris Johnson