The Facts: Eldridge has been suspended without pay for the first four games of the 2012 regular season for violating the NFL's policy on performance-enhancing substances, a league spokesman confirmed to NFL.com and NFL Network on Monday.
Diehards Line:According to the league spokesman, Eldridge will be able to participate in all offseason and preseason practices and games. The Rams can add him to their active roster the Monday after a Sept. 30 matchup with the Seattle Seahawks. The Rams acquired Eldridge on waivers this offseason after he spent two seasons with the Indianapolis Colts. He had 14 catches for 84 yards.