Report: Jimmy Smith suspended 4 games for violating PED policy

Baltimore Ravens corner Jimmy Smith will be suspended four games for violating the NFL's policy on performance enhancing substances, ESPN's Adam Schefter reports, citing a source.

Smith, who sustained a season-ending Achilles injury Sunday, will withdraw his appeal in order to begin serving his suspension.

Smith, a seven-year pro, was playing a vital role for a unit that ranks third in pass defense. On the strength of a top-10 overall defense, the Ravens own a 7-5 record and a hold on the sixth seed in the AFC playoff picture.

In 12 games, the 29-year-old had three interceptions, one pick-6, and nine passes defensed.