NFL suspended Broncos K Matt Prater four games for violating the league's substance-abuse policy.
According to the Denver Post, the violation was "alcohol-related." Prater has been in the league's alcohol program since August 2011, when he was charged with DUI. It's a blow for Broncos, as Prater has one of the league's biggest legs, and is kicking for its best offense.
Prater's backup is undrafted rookie Mitch Ewald, but the Broncos will likely search for a veteran fill-in.
He is eligible to return in Week 6, as the Broncos are on bye in Week 4.
According to the Denver Post, the violation was "alcohol-related." Prater has been in the league's alcohol program since August 2011, when he was charged with DUI. It's a blow for Broncos, as Prater has one of the league's biggest legs, and is kicking for its best offense.
Prater's backup is undrafted rookie Mitch Ewald, but the Broncos will likely search for a veteran fill-in.
He is eligible to return in Week 6, as the Broncos are on bye in Week 4.
