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Texans WR Jaelen Strong suspended 1 game for violating substance abuse policy

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HOUSTON – Houston Texans wide receiver Jaelen Strong has been suspended for the first game of the regular season, according to the National Football League.

Strong violated the league's policy on substances of abuse.

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Strong will be eligible to return after Houston's first game of the season against the Jacksonville Jaguars on Sept. 10.

Strong is eligible to participate in preseason games and practices.

Here is the full statement:

“Jaelen Strong of the Houston Texans has been suspended without pay for the first game of the 2017 regular season for violating the NFL Policy and Program for Substances of Abuse.

Strong will be eligible to return to the Texans’ active roster on Monday, September 11 following the team’s September 10 game against the Jacksonville Jaguars.

"Strong is eligible to participate in all preseason practices and games.”

Strong tweeted the following regarding his one-game suspension :

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