Chiefs' Bashaud Breeland confirms 4-game suspension: 'I accept full responsibility for my actions'

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Kansas City Chiefs cornerback Bashaud Breeland confirmed on Instagram Wednesday that he will be facing a four game suspension for violating the NFL’s substance abuse policy.

Breeland said the reason for his post was to offer an apology and take “full responsibility” for his actions.

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“As previously announced by the League, I have received a 4 game suspension for off-the-field matters,” his post began. “I post this today because I want to apologize, publicly, to the entire Chiefs organization, my coaches, teammates, family and fans.”

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He continued: “I accept full responsibility for my actions, and I look forward to getting back on the field with my teammates to defend our Super Bowl Title.”

ESPN first reported the suspension.

The 28-year-old joined the Chiefs in 2019 and played 15 games in their Super Bowl winning season.

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He had run-ins with the law in April when he was arrested in South Carolina on several charges, including transporting alcohol with a broken seal in a motor vehicle and possession of 28 grams or less of marijuana or 10 grams of hash, NBC Sports’ Washington affiliate reported.