The NFL announced Monday that Bears DT Jeremiah Ratliff has been suspended the first three games for violating Policy and Program for Substances of Abuse.
This suspension stems from a DWI plea following a car crash that occurred back in January of 2013. Even so, this is a tough loss for the Bears’ defense, given that Ratliff was listed as the team’s starting nose tackle on their depth.
Ratliff, 33, is in the final year of his two-year, $4 million contract that included $600,000 guaranteed. He stands to make a base salary of $1.5 for the 2015 season.
In 2014, Ratliff appeared in 11 games for the Bears and recorded 37 tackles and 6.5 sacks
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