The Facts: The NFL has suspended Sternberger without pay for the first two games of the 2021 regular season, the team announced Thursday. Sternberger violated the league's substance abuse policy.
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Sternberger is eligible to participate in all offseason and preseason practices and games. After missing regular-season games at New Orleans and against Detroit, Sternberger can return to the Packers' active roster Sept. 21. The Packers play at the 49ers in Week 3. Sternberger, a third-round choice in 2019, has played 18 games with one start in two seasons. He has 12 catches for 114 yards and a touchdown. He also played two postseason games in 2019 and made three receptions for 15 yards and a score.