Bengals LB Burfict faces four-game ban for PEDS

Cincinnati linebacker Vontaze

Burfict faces a four-game suspension for violating the NFL’S performanceenhancing drug policy.

The positive test could stem from his use of prescribed medication for a Dec. 4 concussion, ESPN reported. Burfict,

27, also reportedly used prescribed medication after sustaining a Dec. 24 shoulder sprain.

In other Bengals news, former Buffalo linebacker Preston Brown agreed to a one-year deal.

Vikings: Free-agent defensive tackle Sheldon Richardson agreed to a one-year contract with Minnesota worth $8 million, with another $3 million available in incentives.

Steelers: Linebacker Ryan Shazier performed multiple pull-ups in a video posted on social media Friday, 3 1/2 months after sustaining a careerthreatening spinal injury.

Ravens: Free-agent wide receiver Michael Crabtree agreed to a three-year, $21 million contract, with $11 million guaranteed, with Baltimore.

Rams: Wide receiver Tavon Austin’s restructured contract calls for him to make $5 million in 2018 with an additional $3 million in incentives.

Panthers: Free-agent cornerback Bashaud Breeland’s contract with Carolina was voided because he did not pass a physical.

Bears: Chicago matched Green Bay’s offer sheet for Kyle Fuller and kept the cornerback with a four-year, $56 million deal.

Cardinals: Offensive tackle Andre Smith and quarterback Mike Glennon, both free agents, agreed to contracts with Arizona.

Eagles: Defensive end Vinny Curry, who has played all six of his NFL seasons with Philadelphia, was released.

Seahawks: Free-agent tight end Ed Dickson agreed to a three-year deal worth up to $14 million with Seattle.

Buccaneers: Free-agent kicker Chandler Catanzaro agreed to a threeyear, $9.75 million deal with Tampa Bay.

Texans: Free-agent cornerback Johnson Bademosi agreed to a two-year, $6.5 million deal with Houston.