Ravens Offensive Lineman Ben Cleveland Suspended for Three Games Due to Violation of NFL Substance Abuse Policy

Ravens Offensive Lineman Ben Cleveland Suspended for Three Games Due to Violation of NFL Substance Abuse Policy

Ravens offensive lineman Ben Cleveland has been handed a three-game suspension by the NFL for violating the league's Substances of Abuse Policy. The suspension comes after an incident in February where Cleveland was arrested for DUI in Georgia. As a result, he will be sidelined for the upcoming games against the Bengals, Patriots, and Packers, but will be eligible to return for the Ravens' final regular-season matchup against the Steelers. Cleveland, who has a base salary of $1.17 million, will lose approximately $194,000 in game checks due to the suspension.

The 27-year-old Cleveland was drafted by the Ravens in the third round of the 2021 NFL draft and has appeared in 10 games this season without any starts. He is set to become a free agent in March, and this suspension may impact his future with the team. Despite this setback, Cleveland will have the opportunity to return to the field and contribute to the Ravens' efforts in their final game of the regular season.