Pittsburgh Steelers

Former Browns CB Justin Gilbert suspended for a year for substance abuse

Published Jun. 30, 2017 6:28 p.m. ET

Sports Illustrated, Chris Chavez/Sports Illustrated

Free agent cornerback Justin Gilbert has been suspended for a year by NFL commissioner Roger Goodell after reportedly testing positive for substance abuse., according to NFL Media's Ian Rapoport.

Gilbert is a former No. 8 overall draft pick by the Cleveland Browns in the 2014 NFL draft. He was traded to the Steelers before last season and recorded just three tackles on the year. He was cut by Pittsburgh in February.

The suspension would start after a team would sign Gilbert.

He has 42 tackles and one interception for a touchdown in his career.