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Report: Saints' Onyemata suspended 1 game for violating substance policy

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New Orleans Saints defensive tackle David Onyemata has been handed a one-game suspension for violating the league's substances abuse policy, according to NFL Network's Ian Rapoport.

Onyemata was cited for marijuana possession in February, The Associated Press reported at the time.

The 26-year-old has totaled 73 tackles, 6.5 sacks, and one forced fumble in his last two seasons with the club. The Saints selected him in the fourth round of the 2016 NFL Draft.

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