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12-18-2013, 07:09 PM
Brandon Browner was suspended indefinitely for violating the NFL's substance-abuse policy
Tom Pelissero, USA TODAY Sports 7:41 p.m. EST December 18, 2013
2013-11-25 Brandon Browner
Browner served an unrelated four-game suspension for violating the league's PED policy last year
Browner has missed the Seahawks' previous four games with a groin injury
The NFL has suspended Seattle Seahawks cornerback Brandon Browner indefinitely for violating the league's substance-abuse policy, the league said in a statement Wednesday.
Browner, 29, technically is suspended for life based on his status in the drug program but can apply for reinstatement after one year, a person with knowledge of the situation told USA TODAY Sports on condition of anonymity because they weren't authorized to speak publicly.
His appeal was denied Wednesday, the person said, adding that Browner has the right to file a process appeal that would be heard by Commissioner Roger Goodell. Unless that succeeds, the earliest Browner could apply for reinstatement would be Dec. 18, 2014.
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It appears likely this will end Browner's career with the Seahawks, who signed him to a three-year contract in January 2011 after he spent four years in the Canadian Football League. He made the Pro Bowl in his first year. In July, Browner received a modest raise to the last year of his deal.
Being suspended the final two games of this season will cost him $80,920 -- two game checks worth $65,294, plus two roster bonuses worth $15,626 for being on the 53-man roster.
Browner has missed the Seahawks' past four games with a groin injury. He served an unrelated four-game suspension for violating the performance-enhancing drug policy last year.
The Seahawks (12-2) have gotten along fine without him and Walter Thurmond, whose four-game suspension for a substance-abuse violation ends Monday. They rank No. 1 in total defense and pass defense entering Sunday's home game against the Arizona Cardinals.
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Tom Pelissero, USA TODAY Sports 7:41 p.m. EST December 18, 2013
2013-11-25 Brandon Browner
Browner served an unrelated four-game suspension for violating the league's PED policy last year
Browner has missed the Seahawks' previous four games with a groin injury
The NFL has suspended Seattle Seahawks cornerback Brandon Browner indefinitely for violating the league's substance-abuse policy, the league said in a statement Wednesday.
Browner, 29, technically is suspended for life based on his status in the drug program but can apply for reinstatement after one year, a person with knowledge of the situation told USA TODAY Sports on condition of anonymity because they weren't authorized to speak publicly.
His appeal was denied Wednesday, the person said, adding that Browner has the right to file a process appeal that would be heard by Commissioner Roger Goodell. Unless that succeeds, the earliest Browner could apply for reinstatement would be Dec. 18, 2014.
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It appears likely this will end Browner's career with the Seahawks, who signed him to a three-year contract in January 2011 after he spent four years in the Canadian Football League. He made the Pro Bowl in his first year. In July, Browner received a modest raise to the last year of his deal.
Being suspended the final two games of this season will cost him $80,920 -- two game checks worth $65,294, plus two roster bonuses worth $15,626 for being on the 53-man roster.
Browner has missed the Seahawks' past four games with a groin injury. He served an unrelated four-game suspension for violating the performance-enhancing drug policy last year.
The Seahawks (12-2) have gotten along fine without him and Walter Thurmond, whose four-game suspension for a substance-abuse violation ends Monday. They rank No. 1 in total defense and pass defense entering Sunday's home game against the Arizona Cardinals.
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