Colts suspend WR Isaiah McKenzie, CB Tony Brown for 3 games

Colts suspend WR Isaiah McKenzie, CB Tony Brown for 3 games،

Stephen Holder, ESPNDecember 19, 2023, 8:42 p.m.
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INDIANAPOLIS — The Colts suspended receiver Isaiah McKenzie and cornerback Tony Brown for three games on Tuesday for “conduct detrimental to the team,” sidelining both players until the end of the regular season.

The club did not reveal what behavior led to these decisions, but a source told ESPN that the nature of the violations had reached a level where harsh sanctions were warranted.

Suspensions by individual NFL teams are rare. Most suspensions are issued by the league for violations of personal conduct and drug policies or for violations of playing rules related to player health and safety.

McKenzie and Brown were healthy inactives during the Colts' win Saturday against the Steelers. McKenzie and Brown typically play backup roles, but they have held important roles throughout the season.

McKenzie played in all 13 games before Saturday and had been the team's primary returner. Brown played in 12 games this season and was a key special teams contributor, playing 71% of the team's special teams snaps this season.