A suspension has been handed down to an NFL player. The player, an edge rusher for the Atlanta Falcons, will miss the first part of the season. His suspension is due to a violation of the league's conduct policy.

The incident that led to this suspension occurred in February and involved a domestic dispute. The player was arrested at that time. Further details about the suspension and the incident are available from the league's announcement, which was made on a Friday.

The suspension will take effect at the end of August and the player may be reinstated in early November.