Houston Texans defensive end Denico Autry has been suspended for the first six games of the 2024 NFL season for violating the league's performance-enhancing drugs policy. Autry has denied knowingly ingesting a banned substance, attributing the positive test to a pharmacy error with his medication. Despite his denial, Autry has accepted the suspension and apologized to the Texans organization, teammates, and fans. The suspension is a significant setback for the Texans, who signed Autry to a two-year, $21.5 million deal this offseason to bolster their defensive line. Autry's absence will impact the team's pass rush, especially since he was expected to play a key role alongside Danielle Hunter and Will Anderson Jr. Tim Settle is likely to replace Autry in the starting lineup during his suspension.