Veteran Houston Texans Pass Rusher Receives Massive Multiple NFL Game Suspension
![Tennessee Titans defensive end Denico Autry (96) nears a sack against Houston Texans quarterback Case Keenum (18) during their game at Nissan Stadium in Nashville, Tenn., Sunday, Dec. 17, 2023. Tennessee Titans defensive end Denico Autry (96) nears a sack against Houston Texans quarterback Case Keenum (18) during their game at Nissan Stadium in Nashville, Tenn., Sunday, Dec. 17, 2023.](https://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_4953,h_2786,x_0,y_0/c_fill,w_720,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/ImagnImages/mmsport/texans_daily/01j3zqdwe63cj81x451r.jpg)
The Houston Texans defense suffered a big blow on Monday as it was announced that defensive end Denico Autry would be suspended six games for violating the league's performance-enhancing drugs policy. NFL Network insider Ian Rapoport was the first to report the news.
“It was important to me that the NFL know that I did not intentionally or even knowingly ingest a banned substance," Autry said in his statement. "I want to apologize to the Texans organizations, my teammates and the fans for any distraction this may cause. Finally, I want to assure our fans that my commitment to competing to the best of my ability has only grown and I look forward to returning to the field."
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Autry, who turned 34 earlier this month, signed a two-year deal with the Texans this offseason after coming off an 11.5-sack season with the Tennessee Titans, which was the best of his career.
Now, the Texans will adjust and await Autry's return, which could come as soon as Week 7 against the Green Bay Packers on Oct. 20.
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