Ben Cleveland suspended: Ravens OL to miss 3 games over substance abuse; details here

Ravens lineman Ben Cleveland has been suspended three games for violating the NFL’s substance-abuse policy, the team announced Monday.

Updated on: Dec 9, 2025, 03:19:49 IST

By Shamik Banerjee

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Ben Cleveland, the Baltimore Ravens offensive lineman, has been suspended by the Ravens for three games after he violated the NFL's Substance and Abuse policy, the Ravens announced on Monday.

Ben Cleveland of the Baltimore Ravens looks on during warmups before the game against the Minnesota Vikings at US Bank Stadium on November 9. (Getty Images via AFP)

Cleveland will now miss three games without pay, as per the NFL's suspension decision.

"Announcement from the NFL: Ben Cleveland of the Baltimore Ravens is suspended for the club’s next three games without pay for violating the NFL’s Substances of Abuse Policy," the Ravens wrote on X.

The suspension means that the offensive lineman will not be in the roster for the game against the Cincinnati Bengals on Sunday, December 14, followed by the game against the New England Patriots on Sunday, December 12, followed by the game against the Green Bay Packers on December 28. He will be available to play again for the Ravens' regular season closure against the Pittsburgh Steelers on January 4, 2026.

This story is being updated.

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Shamik Banerjee
Shamik is a journalist covering the United States for Hindustan Times. He has more than four years of experience reporting on US politics, sports, and major breaking stories across fast-moving cycles. He previously worked at Times Now and Sportskeeda, building strong newsroom instincts and digital storytelling skills. At HT.com, he focuses on day-to-day coverage of US political developments while also handling high-impact stories that demand speed, accuracy, clarity, and context under pressure. Shamik has extensive experience covering NFL game days over the past two years, coordinating live updates, analysis, and explainers. He is particularly drawn to large news moments such as US elections and the Super Bowl, where he thrives at the news desk working alongside the team. He holds degrees in Media Studies from Jamia Millia Islamia and English Literature from Jadavpur University. Before entering journalism, he briefly worked in digital marketing and political consultancy roles. Currently a Senior Content Producer at HT Digital, he is driven by curiosity, discipline, and a constant desire to explore new and obscure topics. Outside work, he enjoys reading, films, sports, and learning continuously.Read More

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