The NFL has officially suspended Vontaze Burfict four games for violating the league's policy on performance-enhancing substances.

It was reported in March that the Cincinnati Bengals linebacker was facing the suspension for a failed test on Dec. 27 of last year.

Burfict is expected to appeal based on the fact that he was on prescribed medication for the concussion he suffered on Dec. 4 and a shoulder injury suffered on Dec. 24.

He has been suspended in the past, but for on-field transgressions.