NFL Drops The Hammer On New Orleans Saints Player With Stiff Suspension
This article was originally published on Total Pro Sports.
The New Orleans Saints will be without veteran cornerback Beanie Bishop for their first three games of 2026.
According to NFL Network’s Tom Pelissero, the league has suspended Beanie Bishop for the first three games next season. The 26-year-old was signed by New Orleans in December and agreed to a reserve/future contract in January.
Saints DB Beanie Bishop has been suspended for the first three games of the 2026 season.
— Tom Pelissero (@TomPelissero) March 17, 2026
Per Matthew Paras of The Times-Picayune/The New Orleans Advocate, Bishop was suspended due to a violation of the NFL’s substance abuse policy.
The Saints made a handful of big splashes in free agency. Their biggest move was signing former Jacksonville Jaguars star Travis Etienne Jr. to a four-year contract worth a whopping $52 million.
The signing of Etienne has led to speculation that Pro Bowl RB Alvin Kamara could be on his way out, but there’s no indicator he’s actually seeking a trade.
New Orleans also signed offensive lineman David Edwards (four years, $61 million) and linebacker Kaden Elliss (three years, $33 million).
Beanie Bishop Is Part Of A New-Look Saints Defense
The Saints’ defense lost several veteran mainstays in free agency. That includes cornerbacks Alontae Taylor (Tennessee Titans), linebacker Demario Davis (New York Jets) and tight end Foster Moreau (Houston Texans).
Franchise icon Cameron Jordan is also a free agent and likely to sign elsewhere. With the No. 8 pick in this year’s draft, New Orleans is in a good spot to add another difference-maker on defense if it wants to go that route.
Bishop had four interceptions, seven pass breakups and a forced fumble in the 2024 season with the Pittsburgh Steelers. Given all the notable departures in NOLA, there’s a good chance that Bishop will get more playing time when he returns.
