Vikings FB Felton suspended

Minnesota Vikings fullback Jerome Felton was suspended without pay for the first three games of the regular season for violating the NFL's substance abuse program, the league announced Monday.

Felton's suspension starts Saturday. He is eligible to return to the Vikings' active roster Sept. 23, which is day after the team's game against the Cleveland Browns.

Felton can practice with the team this week and play in Thursday's preseason finale against the Tennessee Titans.