OLB Vince Redd, who was waived by the Kansas City Chiefs on Monday, has been suspended by NFL commissioner Roger Goodell for four games beginning with the first week of the 2009 regular season, Scout.com has confirmed through a league source. It's not known why Redd was suspended, however.

Redd can still be claimed off waivers by another team or signed by another team if he passes through waivers unclaimed. He can still participate in preseason activities (games or practices) and his suspension officially begins after teams set their final rosters on September 5.

The New England Patriots signed Redd last year as an undrafted free agent. Redd performed well on their practice squad last season and did well enough to be promoted to their active roster late in the season. He was waived by the Patriots on August 2 and claimed by the Chiefs.

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