Brock Rechsteiner’s NFL journey has hit an early setback before his rookie season has even begun. According to ESPN’s Adam Schefter, the New Orleans Saints undrafted rookie wide receiver has been handed a six-game suspension by the NFL Commissioner to start the 2026 regular season. The son of WWE Hall of Famer Scott Steiner, Rechsteiner will still be allowed to participate in training camp and preseason games before serving the suspension once final 53-man rosters are announced.
The suspension means Rechsteiner will have to wait until later in the season to make his NFL debut if he earns a place on the Saints’ roster. While the reason for the disciplinary action has not been detailed, the six-game ban delays the start of his professional career after joining New Orleans as an undrafted free agent earlier this offseason.
NFL Suspends Saints Rookie Brock Rechsteiner for First Six Games of 2026 Season
The New Orleans Saints will be without rookie wide receiver Brock Rechsteiner for the opening six games of the 2026 NFL season after the league announced his suspension on Thursday. ESPN’s Adam Schefter confirmed the news, writing, “Saints WR Brock Rechsteiner has been suspended for the first six games of the 2026 season. He is eligible to participate in all preseason activities, including games; his suspension will take effect when rosters are reduced to 53 players.”Â
The NFL has not disclosed the reason behind the suspension, and no additional details have been released by either the league or the Saints. The timing is a setback for the undrafted rookie, who was already facing a difficult battle to secure a place on New Orleans’ final roster. A former Jacksonville State standout who converted from tight end to wide receiver in college, Rechsteiner joined the Saints after going undrafted in the 2026 NFL Draft and will now have to impress throughout the preseason before serving his suspension.
Rechsteiner, who is also the son of WWE Hall of Famer Scott Steiner, remains eligible to stay with the team during training camp as the situation plays out. Despite the uncertainty surrounding his suspension, the Saints can afford to be patient after recent roster changes, including Bryan Bresee’s season-ending injury and Ja’Lynn Polk’s retirement. For now, Rechsteiner’s focus will be on earning a roster spot before becoming eligible to make his NFL debut later in the season.
Who Is Brock Rechsteiner? Everything to Know About the Saints Rookie Wide Receiver
Brock Rechsteiner is an undrafted rookie wide receiver for the New Orleans Saints who has attracted attention for both his athletic journey and his ties to one of professional wrestling’s most recognizable families. He signed with the Saints in May 2026 after impressing coaches during rookie minicamp as a tryout player. He remains eligible to participate in training camp and preseason games, with the suspension taking effect after NFL teams finalize their 53-man rosters.
Before entering the NFL, Rechsteiner spent five seasons at Jacksonville State, where he developed into a reliable receiving option. He initially joined the program as a preferred walk-on tight end before transitioning to wide receiver and eventually earning an athletic scholarship. Across 23 collegiate games, he recorded 53 receptions for 629 yards and seven touchdowns, with his best campaign coming in 2025 when he finished with 36 catches, 383 receiving yards, and five touchdowns.
Away from football, Rechsteiner comes from the iconic Steiner wrestling family. He is the son of WWE Hall of Famer Scott Steiner, nephew of WWE legend Rick Steiner, and cousin of current WWE Superstar Bron Breakker. While pursuing football, he also joined WWE’s Next In Line (NIL) program, which helps college athletes transition into professional wrestling. Rechsteiner has previously indicated that he hopes to follow his family’s footsteps into WWE after his football career comes to an end.
