Even though the 2026 NFL season has not started, the hectic culture of the league remains. Below is some of the latest news to break within the NFL:
Jeshuan Jones’ Suspension
Minnesota Vikings WR Jeshuan Jones will sit out for the first three games of the regular season. Jones joined Minnesota in 2024 as an undrafted free agent, hailing from the University of Maryland. Since his suspension does not begin until August 30th, 2026, Jones still has the opportunity to compete in the final preseason game against the Denver Broncos.
Jones has been suspended due to a violation of the league’s substance abuse policy. Even though he is currently under suspension, there is still a possibility for Jones to be cut in the final round.
Jed York Arrest
San Francisco 49ers owner Jed York was arrested last weekend for disorderly conduct and possessing criminal tools. Originally, York was incarcerated for prostitution, but officers changed his charges.
York was sentenced to one day in jail and fined $1,150 for his offenses, and he was released on a $5,000 bond. On Monday, York pleaded no contest.
According to records of the county in which he was charged, officers claim that Jed “arranged to have sexual activity with the female in exchange for $140.” York has recently filed for divorce from his former partner, per Santa Clara County documenting.
The 49ers provided the following, “as this is a legal matter, which has been resolved, we will not be providing any further comment at this time.”
Big Ten Ruling
On Tuesday, the Big Ten decided that their players who decide to enter that draft, and therefore join an NFL/pro-team, are not allowed to return to play in their league.
The Big Ten shares, “The Big Ten Conference announced Tuesday the unanimous adoption of a conference rule to prohibit football players who have signed a professional contract, were on a professional roster at any point or declared for the NFL Draft as an underclassman without withdrawing, from maintaining eligibility for athletic competition at a conference institution. The conference continues to evaluate potential rules restricting professional athletes in other sports from conference competition.”
The SEC made a comparable ruling, prohibiting women’s basketball players from returning from their WNBA/professional basketball careers to collegiate basketball.
