Trent Williams Suspended Four Games For Violating NFL Substance Abuse Policy

Trent Williams is Washington’s best offensive lineman and a four-time Pro Bowler. Now he’s been suspended for the second time in his career for violating the NFL’s substance abuse policy.

NFL announces four-game suspension for Redskins LT Trent Williams. Huge blow. Case had been ongoing for a few months.
— Albert Breer (@AlbertBreer) November 1, 2016

Williams will have to sit out the next four games. He was previously suspended four games in 2011 after failing a drug test. Williams admitted to marijuana use early in his career.

Also, Trent Williams served a 4-game suspension in 2011 under the substance policy. So it'd seem this 4-gamer may be appealed down from 10.
— Albert Breer (@AlbertBreer) November 1, 2016

This suspension apparently came because Williams missed a test, not because he failed one.

2 people familiar with the situation say that Williams MISSED a test, and that's why he was suspended four games.
— Mike Jones (@ByMikeJones) November 1, 2016

Other than Williams, Washington’s offensive line is incredibly unreliable. With the team at 4-3-1 and in the thick of the NFC playoff chase, this is a huge blow.