Report: Bryant facing year-long ban for latest drug policy violation

Martavis Bryant is facing another year-long suspension for the failed drug test he was reportedly appealing when the Oakland Raiders released him on Sept. 1, a source told ESPN's Adam Schefter.

A ruling could come down from the NFL soon, Schefter added, perhaps over the coming week.

The 26-year-old receiver has already been suspended three times for violating the league's substance-abuse policy. He missed the 2016 season because of a year-long ban before earning reinstatement ahead of the 2017 campaign.

Bryant was expected to take on a significant role in Oakland's offense after the Raiders acquired him from the Pittsburgh Steelers for a third-round draft pick, but was instead cut amid news of the looming suspension.

Bryant spent the first four years of his career with the Steelers. His best season came in 2015 when he notched 765 receiving yards and six touchdowns across 11 games.