Free agent running back Alex Collins has been suspended for three games by the NFL, according to NFL.com’s Ian Rapoport (on Twitter). Meanwhile, Collins is also expected to receive medical clearance on his broken leg. 
The suspension stems from misdemeanor charges for possession of a handgun and possession of marijuana. Collins got his legal situation squared away in early October and, roughly four weeks later, the NFL has dropped the hammer.
Collins could represent a strong addition for teams in need of backfield help in the second half of the year. As Rapoport notes, several big-name running backs like Devonta Freeman and Le’Veon Bell were discussed at the trade deadline, but only Kenyan Drake was traded. That’s a clear signal that there’s a buyer’s market for experienced RBs, and Collins fits the bill.
Collins was never able to put it all together with the Ravens and off-the-field trouble also hampered him early in his career. But, his athleticism and age (25) suggests that there could still be some potential to unlock. Collins has started 22 games over the past two seasons and boasts a career average of 4.2 yards per carry.
Question… so why does it say NFL suspends Ravens Alex Collins
Then in the article it says he’s a free agent?
If some team signs him, he has to sit out 3 games?
He’s best-known for his time with the Ravens. That’s the only explanation I can think of.
My explanation is that Zach doesn’t proofread or verify his articles.
That’s a little rough. He beat you out for the job or something?
No, and I’m not trying to be a journalist
True, earlier this season he posted about Shane Ray signing with the Ravens and said Joe Flacco would initially be afraid to see him in the same locker room before remembering he’s now his teammate because Shane Ray has a few career sacks on Flacco, even though Flacco was on the Broncos. When i pointed that out in the comments he just changed the article without even acknowledging that i pointed it out. Huge need for an editor on these articles.
I was just teasing. All journalists make mistakes