Denico Autry Suspended Six Games by NFL

Houston Texans defensive end Denico Autry has been suspended for the first six games of the 2024 NFL season for violating the league's performance-enhancing drugs policy. Autry has denied knowingly ingesting a banned substance, attributing the positive test to a pharmacy error with his medication. Despite his denial, Autry has accepted the suspension and apologized to the Texans organization, teammates, and fans. The suspension is a significant setback for the Texans, who signed Autry to a two-year, $21.5 million deal this offseason to bolster their defensive line. Autry's absence will impact the team's pass rush, especially since he was expected to play a key role alongside Danielle Hunter and Will Anderson Jr. Tim Settle is likely to replace Autry in the starting lineup during his suspension.