With the NFL regular season starting tonight, 30 players will serve suspensions in Week 1 (not including nine free agents).
This list does not include Indianapolis Colts owner Jim Irsay (six games) and Minnesota Vikings special teams coach Mike Priefer (three games).
Last year, there were 21 players (not including eight free agents) who were suspended for at least Week 1.
Overall, including free agents, Week 1 suspensions are up 34 percent over last season.
The Dallas Cowboys have the most players who will serve suspensions to open the season (three).
Only three games in Week 1 will be “clean” – meaning neither team has a suspended player on the roster: Saints at Falcons; Raiders at Jets; and Packers at Seahawks.
