Matt Prater: Suspended First Four Games

Prater will be suspended for the first four games of the regular season for violating the league's substance-abuse policy, the Denver Post reports.

Analysis:

The suspension was alcohol-related, the Post reports. Prater has been in the league's alcohol program since he was charged with a DUI in 2011. With Prater suspended, it's not clear if Denver will stick with backup kicker Mitch Ewald or sign a veteran for the first four games.