Saints rookie Brock Rechsteiner suspended six games

The New Orleans Saints' undrafted rookie wide receiver Brock Rechsteiner has been suspended for the first six games of the 2026 NFL season, the league announced on August 6. The reason for the suspension was not disclosed.

Rechsteiner, 23, is the son of WWE Hall of Famer Scott Steiner. He signed with the Saints as an undrafted free agent following the 2026 NFL Draft after a collegiate career at Jacksonville State. According to the NFL's transaction wire, the suspension will take effect after final 53-man rosters are established at the end of the preseason. Until then, Rechsteiner remains eligible to participate in all training camp activities and preseason games.

The suspension complicates an already challenging path to making the Saints' regular season roster. As an undrafted player, Rechsteiner was considered a long shot for a final roster spot, though he could still be named to the practice squad while serving the suspension. His opportunities may have been marginally improved by recent roster developments, including the unexpected retirement of fellow receiver JaLynn Polk and a season-ending knee injury to defensive lineman Bryan Bresee, which opened a roster spot.