Saints Rookie Brock Rechsteiner Suspended 6 Games Before NFL Debut

The New Orleans Saints’ undrafted rookie wide receiver Brock Rechsteiner was suspended for the first six games of the 2026 NFL season, the league announced Thursday. Rechsteiner, son of WWE Hall of Famer Scott Steiner, signed with the Saints as an undrafted free agent after the April draft. He remains eligible for training camp and preseason games, but the suspension takes effect when rosters reduce to 53 players. The NFL did not publicly state the suspension reason.

Who is Brock Rechsteiner?

Rechsteiner played four seasons at Jacksonville State, finishing with 52 catches for 630 yards and seven touchdowns across 35 games. In his senior season, he had 36 receptions for 383 yards and five touchdowns. He impressed enough during the Saints’ rookie minicamp to earn an undrafted free agent contract after going unselected in the April 2026 draft. His father, Scott Rechsteiner, wrestled as Scott Steiner and Big Poppa Pump and was inducted into the WWE Hall of Fame. His cousin Bronson Rechsteiner currently wrestles in WWE as Bron Breakker.

Why the suspension threatens his NFL future

Rechsteiner was already facing long odds to make New Orleans’ 53-man roster. The Saints return Pro Bowl receiver Chris Olave, drafted first-round WR Jordyn Tyson, and added fourth-round pick Bryce Lance and sixth-round pick Barion Brown. He would have competed for a final roster spot against Mason Tipton, Ronnie Bell, Kevin Austin Jr., and Trey Palmer. The six-game suspension makes it unlikely the Saints will keep a roster spot on a player they cannot use for the first month and a half of the season.

What happens next

Rechsteiner can still participate in all training camp and preseason activities to build his case. If he does not make the Saints’ final roster, he could join another team’s practice squad while suspended. The suspension will take effect when rosters are reduced to 53 players. Rechsteiner has previously indicated interest in pursuing a wrestling career after football, telling reporters in May he plans to enter WWE once his playing days end.

The suspension reason remains unclear

The NFL did not disclose why Rechsteiner was suspended. One source indicates the suspension may involve violation of the NFL-NFLPA performance-enhancing drug policy, though the league has not officially confirmed this reason.

Final Thoughts

Rechsteiner’s six-game suspension likely ends his 2026 NFL season before it starts. With limited roster depth and a suspended player taking up a spot, the Saints will probably cut him, leaving him to pursue a practice squad opportunity elsewhere or follow his family into professional wrestling.

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