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Texans DT Mario Edwards suspended four games for NFL substance abuse violation

Houston Texans defensive tackle Mario Edwards will miss the next four games after the NFL suspended him for allegedly violating its substance abuse policy.

The timing is interesting, since the Texans get back defensive lineman Denico Autry, who was suspended for the first six games of the season for violating the league's policy on performance enhancing drugs.


Both players were free agent signings by Houston this past offseason. Edwards has played a key role for the 5-1 Texans with two sacks and five quarterback hits. He also recovered a fumble in the Texans' 41-21 road victory against the New England Patriots on Sunday.

Without Edwards, Houston will now rely on Autry and a rotation of interior defensive linemen. The Texans activated defensive tackle Kurt Hinish from the injured reserve list Tuesday.

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