Saints' Marcus Maye suspended 3 games for allegedly violating NFL's substance abuse policy

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New Orleans Saints veteran safety Marcus Maye has been suspended without pay for three games by the NFL after allegedly violating the league's substance abuse policy. 

The league issued a statement on the matter, saying Maye is eligible to return to the team in Week 6 when the Saints take on the Houston Texans Oct. 15. 

The league did not disclose the substance that prompted Maye's suspension. 

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Demario Davis (56) and Marcus Maye (6) of the New Orleans Saints celebrate after Maye's interception during the third quarter against the Tennessee Titans at Caesars Superdome Sept. 10, 2023, in New Orleans. (Jonathan Bachman/Getty Images)

However, the suspension likely stems from Maye's February 2021 DUI arrest. 

He was booked for driving under the influence, DUI/damage to property and leaving the scene of an accident after a car crash in Florida. 

Legal proceedings concluded in August, and Maye was sentenced to six months probation after accepting a plea deal. His driver’s license was suspended for that time frame, and he also must serve 50 hours of community service. However, he can reportedly buy out those community service hours. 

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Maye had another off-the-field issue since joining the Saints last year after five years with the New York Jets. 

Maye was arrested prior to the start of the 2022 season for aggravated assault with a firearm after allegedly pointing a gun at a vehicle with "several juvenile females" inside. However, charges were dropped in the alleged "road rage" incident in March due to insufficient evidence to