Darren Waller was suspended for at least one year without pay for violating the NFL's substance abuse policy. This was his second suspension for this reason, the first being a four-game suspension in 2016. Waller later revealed that his substance abuse issues involved marijuana and drug addiction struggles, including an overdose during his 2017 suspension. He has been open about seeking help and undergoing rehabilitation for these issues during his suspension period. The suspension occurred while he was with the Baltimore Ravens, and it caused him to miss the entire 2017 NFL season.
