NFL suspends Cowboys DE Charles Snowden for three games

The NFL has suspended Dallas Cowboys defensive end Charles Snowden for the first three games of the 2026 regular season for violating the league's personal conduct policy. The suspension, announced on July 14, 2026, stems from a December 2024 arrest for driving under the influence while Snowden was a member of the Las Vegas Raiders.

According to the league's announcement, Snowden is eligible to participate in all preseason activities, including training camp and exhibition games. His suspension will take effect when teams are required to finalize their 53-player rosters ahead of the regular season. He will be eligible to return for Dallas's Week 4 matchup against the Houston Texans.

The incident occurred in Las Vegas when police found Snowden asleep behind the wheel of a running vehicle. Court documents show he ultimately pleaded no contest to a misdemeanor charge related to the arrest. The three-game suspension is consistent with the NFL's standard discipline for such personal conduct violations.

Snowden, 28, signed with the Cowboys on June 18 after impressing team officials during a mandatory minicamp tryout. He joined Dallas on a one-year contract following two seasons with...