Tennessee Titans edge rusher Arden Key was handed a six-game suspension after testing positive for performance-enhancing drugs.
Like every player who tests positive, Key appealed the NFL’s decision and on Saturday, we learned that he will not have to serve his suspension after winning his appeal.
Per @GrindSimmons94 #Titans EDGE Arden Key has won his appeal and will NOT face a 6-game suspension from the NFL.
HUGE news in Tennessee. pic.twitter.com/2KzWIqVh8P
— Sam Phalen (@Sam_Phalen) August 17, 2024
The original tweet from Jeffery Simmons:
“Titans' Edge Arden Key Facing Six-Game Suspension”
Update: Titans' Edge Arden Key have won his appeal and WILL NOT Be Facing Six-Game Suspension!! See you guys Sept 8. pic.twitter.com/dTrzQAa9Qy
— Jeffery Simmons (@GrindSimmons94) August 17, 2024
It’s a rarity for a player to win an appeal against the NFL in these cases, but apparently Key has done it and will not be forced to miss any playing time.
Key’s off-the-field issues stem back to his college days and resulted in his draft stock falling. He was eventually selected in the third round of the 2018 draft by the Oakland Raiders. He played three seasons with the Raiders before spending one season with the San Francisco 49ers and a season with the Jacksonville Jaguars.
He signed with the Titans in March of 2023, inking a three-year, $21 million contract.
Over his career, Key has recorded 128 tackles (78 solo), 20 sacks, two forced fumbles, a fumble recovery and seven passes defensed. The Titans’ defense needs Key on the field, not just for depth but for making plays. As someone who’s been in the league, he knows his role and he does it well.
