Markus Bailey has been suspended for six games due to a positive test for a banned substance, which he attributes to contamination. Despite only a trace amount being found, he accepted the suspension to benefit both himself and the Cardinals. After being drafted in the seventh round in 2020, he spent four seasons with the Bengals, where he played 60 games and recorded 73 tackles before signing with Arizona in May.

Markus Bailey has been suspended for six games due to a violation of the NFL's performance-enhancing substances policy. He joined the Cardinals this offseason on a one-year contract and has played in only one game this season, primarily contributing on special teams. A seventh-round pick in the 2020 NFL Draft, Bailey has played in 61 games over five seasons, with his last start occurring in 2022. He will be eligible for reinstatement after Week 17.

Markus Bailey was waived by the Cardinals as part of the team’s roster cuts, joining a list of other players released as they finalized their roster ahead of the regular season.