Patriots' Ninkovich suspended 4 games for PED positive test (Yahoo Sports)

New England Patriots defensive end Rob Ninkovich has been suspended for the first four games of the regular season for violating the NFL's policy on performance enhancing substances. Ninkovich will not be eligible to return to the Patriots' active roster until Oct. 3 following the team's game against the Buffalo Bills. Ninkovich was a defensive captain in 2015 and had 52 tackles and 6 1/2 sacks.