The Green Bay Packers will be without defensive tackle Mike Pennel to start the 2016 season.
Pennel has been suspended four games for violating the NFL Policy and Program for Substances of Abuse, the league announced Friday. He is eligible to participate in all offseason and preseason practices and games.
Pennell compiled 25 tackles, including a sack and a forced fumble in his second NFL season. He was signed as an undrafted free agent in 2014, his rookie season.