Saints guard Jamar Nesbit has been suspended for the next four games for violating the NFL policy on anabolic steroids and related substances, according to a statement from the NFL. 

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Jamar Nesbit (67), along with his linemates in 2007. Nesbit was suspended for four games for violating the NFL's anabolic steroid and related substance policy.

Nesbit’s suspension begins immediately and is without pay, said the statement.  The NFL does not announce which substance players tested positive for, but he is eligible to return to the Saints’ active roster on Monday, October 20 following the team’s October 19 game against the Carolina Panthers.

“We are disappointed in the suspension of Jamar,” said Saints Executive Vice President/General Manager Mickey Loomis. “We will support Jamar through this process and look forward to having him rejoin the team soon.”