The Facts:
Washington is one of the most valuable, underrated defensive players in the entire NFL. That's why his loss will be so disappointing for the Arizona Cardinals defense. The NFL announced Friday that Washington has been suspended for at least one year for violating the NFL's Policy and Program for Substances of Abuse.
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Washington earlier pled guilty to aggravated assault charges in April. Washington also was suspended four games last season for violating the league's substance abuse policy. Washington is not a household name, but fantasy football players who compete in IDP leagues certainly know what a huge development this is. Few inside linebackers can match his playmaking ability in pass coverage and as a pass rusher. The Cardinals allowed Karlos Dansby to leave via free agency this offseason, with the expectation that 2013 second round pick Kevin Minter could replace Dansby on the inside next to Washington. Now the Cardinals will be looking for another replacement.
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