diff --git a/lib/ansible/modules/network/nxos/_nxos_switchport.py b/lib/ansible/modules/network/nxos/_nxos_switchport.py
index 2b045c307e8..d736d97b87b 100644
--- a/lib/ansible/modules/network/nxos/_nxos_switchport.py
+++ b/lib/ansible/modules/network/nxos/_nxos_switchport.py
@@ -25,9 +25,7 @@ DOCUMENTATION = '''
 module: nxos_switchport
 extends_documentation_fragment: nxos
 version_added: "2.1"
-deprecated:
-  version: 2.5
-  alternative: Use M(nxos_l2_interface) instead.
+deprecated: Use M(nxos_l2_interface) instead.
 short_description: Manages Layer 2 switchport interfaces.
 description:
   - Manages Layer 2 interfaces