Former Atlanta Falcons cornerback Jalen Collins, who is currently without a team, has been suspended by the National Football League for a third time.

This suspension is for four games. It is certainly worth noting that Jalen Collins, who found no takers when the Falcons released him earlier this year, has served four- and 10-game suspensions for performance-enhancing drugs. Since this suspension is only four, it is unlikely connected to PED use.

The 2015 second round draft pick now finds himself looking for a second chance in the NFL and with all the suspensions attached to him. When/if a team ever signs him, he will need to first serve the latest punishment before being eligible to play.

Collins brings significant baggage to any team willing to take a chance on him. He failed multiple drug tests in college. Collins then earned two drug suspensions with the Falcons.

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The former LSU standout entered the NFL with first round talent, but the red marks on his record dropped him into the second round.

Collins played in 24 games in two years with the Falcons, starting in eight games. An injury to Desmond Trufant led to Collins taking his place in the lineup in the Super Bowl against New England Patriots.

Collins recorded two interceptions, 10 passes defended and 42 tackles with Atlanta. There are several NFL teams in need of help in their secondaries as they head down the final stretch. However, none of them jumped on Collins while on waivers, despite only having to pay close to $330,000 in salary if claimed.

With only a few games left this season, it is likely the corner will need to wait until the offseason to find employment.