Saints DT David Onyemata says he tested positive for a banned substance, will miss a few games while suspended

NEW ORLEANS, LA – DECEMBER 17: David Onyemata #93 of the New Orleans Saints in action against the New York Jets at Mercedes-Benz Superdome on December 17, 2017 in New Orleans, Louisiana. (Photo by Chris Graythen/Getty Images)

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Posted: Jul 16, 2021 / 10:43 AM EDT

Updated: Jul 16, 2021 / 02:58 PM EDT

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NEW ORLEANS (WGNO) — According to Ian Rapoport of the NFL Network, Saints defensive tackle David Onyemata has been suspended six games after violating the NFL’s PED policy.

#Saints DT David Onyemata is suspended six games for his violation of the NFL’s PED policy. He announced the looming suspension this morning and it is now official.
— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) July 16, 2021

Onyemata took to social media Friday stating he tested positive for a banned substance.

According to the post, Onyemata says he will miss part of the 2021 NFL season while suspended. “As I have never knowingly taken anything that could cause a positive test, we are currently in the process of testing the supplements I was taking at the time of the test,” Onyemata wrote online.