Associated Press
MINNEAPOLIS -- Onterrio Smith, a key part of the Minnesota Vikings' 2-1 start, will miss the team's next four games as he serves a suspension for violating the NFL's substance abuse policy, the league announced Tuesday.
The league told Smith this summer he tested positive for marijuana, and he already was in the league's substance-abuse program for at least one previous positive test. His suspension had been on hold pending an appeal.
Smith will be eligible to play again Nov. 8 at Indianapolis.
Smith has run for 198 yards and has a team-high 223 yards receiving. He's been especially valuable as the Vikings' planned No. 1 back, Michael Bennett, recovers from a knee injury.
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The Vikings said Monday that Bennett had re-injured his right knee, and will miss at least two more games.
