The NFL has decided to suspend San Diego Chargers wide receiver Vincent Jackson due to the violation of the national football league’s personal conduct policy when he pleaded guilty to a DUI by the beginning of this year. This suspension means that the player will miss at least three games at the start of the 2010 NFL season.

Jackson, who caught 68 balls for the San Diego Chargers for 1,167 yards and nine touchdowns, still has to sign the free agent tender with the team, which means the NFL player could miss more minutes of the season. Jackson is not expected to appeal for the suspension to be reduced, since it is not the first time he is found driving under the influence.

Jackson, who set school records for receptions, receiving yards, kickoff return yards and receiving touchdowns, was the 29th pick of the San Diego Chargers during the second round of the 2005 NFL draft. On 17th September 2006 he caught his first touchdown against the Tennessee Titans. According to Chargers general manager A.J. Smith, the team is ready to start the NFL season without Jackson.

“We are trying to build a championship team, and losing the services of both Vincent and Marcus just made that more difficult — but not impossible. In due time, Coach Turner will name two new starters. We will rally as a team, compete and try to win as many games as we can,” A.J. Smith commented.