League suspends Ingram

The NFL says New Orleans Saints running back Mark Ingram has been suspended for the first four regular season games of 2018 because of a violation of the league’s performance enhancing drug policy.

The league has not released details about whether Ingram has tested positive for a performance enhancing drug or simply a banned masking agent.

Ingram will be eligible to participate in all offseason and preseason practices and games, and will be eligible to play in his first regular season game after the Saints visit the New York Giants on Sept. 30.

Ingram and his representatives at VIP Sports Management have not commented on the test results or whether Ingram will appeal.

• 49ers linebacker Reuben Foster pleaded not guilty to charges stemming from allegations that he attacked his then-girlfriend in their home in February.

A preliminary hearing has been scheduled for May 17, at which point Foster’s former girlfriend, Elissa Ennis, may testify under oath.

• Two former Lions employees have filed suit against the team, claiming they were fired because of racial and age discrimination.

Robert Yanagi and Michael Richardson filed a lawsuit in Wayne County Circuit Court last month, seeking damages of over $25,000.

• The Redskins resigned Shawn Lauvao as they look to fill a hole at starting left guard.

• The Chiefs were awarded tight end Alex Ellis off waivers from the Saints and released defensive tackle Stefan Charles and running back Akeem Hunt.