Lance Kendricks suspended one game for violating substance abuse policy

The Patriots tight end will be able to stay with the team for the remainder of the preseason, according to the suspension. 

Patriots TE Lance Kendricks has been suspended without pay for the first game of the 2019 regular season for violating the NFL’s policy and program on substances of abuse.

— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) August 24, 2019

He will be eligible to return after the Patriots’ season-opener against the Steelers on September 9.