Bengals LB Dontay Moch suspended 4 games for violating NFL policy

CINCINNATI - Bengals linebacker Dontay Moch has been suspended for the first four games of the season because he violated the NFL's policy on performance-enhancing substances.

It's another significant setback for a player who has yet to get into a game.

The Bengals drafted him in the third round out of Nevada in 2011. He injured a foot during the preseason, then came down with an illness and was inactive for all 16 regular season games and a playoff loss to Houston. The Bengals also were disappointed with his progress in practice.

Moch can participate in Cincinnati's off-season workouts, training camp and preseason games. Once the season starts, he won't be allowed to be with the team for the first four weeks.