Cowboys' Collins suspended 5 games for substance abuse violation

Dallas Cowboys right tackle La'el Collins received a five-game suspension for violating the NFL's substance abuse policy, the Cowboys told NFL Network's Jane Slater.

Collins reportedly missed drug tests, according to NFL Network's Ian Rapoport.

The 28-year-old Collins, who played in Thursday's season-opening loss to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, will be eligible to return for Dallas' Week 8 matchup against the Minnesota Vikings. The Cowboys have a bye in Week 7.

Collins, a former undrafted free agent, missed all of the 2020 season with a hip injury.

Terence Steele or Ty Nsekhe could step into the right tackle spot during Collins' suspension.

The Cowboys will reportedly also be missing wide receiver Michael Gallup for three-to-five weeks due to a calf strain sustained against the Bucs.