US EditionRavens OL Ben Cleveland Suspended 3 Games for Violating the NFL’s Policy on Substances of Abuse
Ben Cleveland received a three-game suspension without pay for a DUI violation after registering a .178 BAC, more than twice the legal limit, league officials said.
- On Monday the NFL suspended Ravens reserve offensive lineman Ben Cleveland for three games without pay for violating the league's substance-abuse policy, and the Baltimore Ravens posted the decision on their official X account.
- The suspension stems from a February DUI arrest in Baldwin County, Georgia, where Cleveland consented to a breathalyzer showing a.178 BAC and negotiated a November 14 plea deal for 12 months probation.
- Police stopped Cleveland for failure to maintain his lane and reported smelling alcohol coming from the vehicle, arresting officers in Baldwin County, Georgia cited him twice and he was later released after bonding out.
- The move reduces Baltimore Ravens' offensive-line depth and Cleveland's absence is significant after 64 career games and seven starts, forcing the team to consider elevating a practice squad lineman or signing a free agent.
- This season, Cleveland has primarily contributed on special teams and has appeared in 10 games, taking three offensive snaps and 47 on special teams, despite off-field issues earlier in 2025.
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Ravens OL Ben Cleveland suspended 3 games for violating the NFL's policy on substances of abuse
Ravens backup offensive lineman Ben Cleveland has been suspended for three games for violating the NFL’s policy on substances of abuse.
Ravens Offensive Lineman Suspended by NFL
The Baltimore Ravens offensive line lined up against the Pittsburgh Steelers in the wild-card round of the playoffs on Jan. 11, 2025 -- Ed Thompson / Steelers Now The Baltimore Ravens will be without a key piece to their offensive line for a few weeks. The Baltimore Ravens will be without one of their offensive lineman for nearly the rest of the 2025 regular season. According to ESPN insider Adam Schefter, the NFL is suspending Ravens offensive …
Ravens guard Ben Cleveland suspended for violating NFL's substance abuse policy
Baltimore Ravens offensive guard Ben Cleveland has been suspended for the next three games without pay for violating the NFL’s substance abuse policy. Last month, Cleveland pleaded guilty following a DUI arrest that occurred in Georgia back in February. Cleveland, 27, received 12 months of probation and 40 hours of community service after pleading guilty to the DUI. Cleveland has played in 10 games this season and is scheduled to become a free a…
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