Steelers owner Art Rooney II said Friday that Bryant’s suspension will not count against his contract and the dynamic receiver will still have two years remaining on his deal when he is reinstated.
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Bryant initially planned to appeal the ban, but ultimately decided to accept his punishment without complaint.
One of Bryant’s agents, Brian Fettner, said Bryant has an issue with marijuana and will check into a rehab facility and undergo an evaluation for depression issues.
Bryant, entering his third season for Pittsburgh, recorded 50 catches for 765 yards and six touchdowns in 2015 after missing the first four games. He has 76 receptions for 1,314 yards and 15 scores in 21 career games and eight starts.
