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NFL notes: League suspends Seahawks CB Brandon Browner indefinitely

Brandon Browner, right, violated the league’s substance abuse policy. (Associated Press)
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Brandon Browner, right, violated the league’s substance abuse policy. (Associated Press)

Seattle Seahawks cornerback Brandon Browner was suspended indefinitely by the NFL on Wednesday for violating the league’s substance abuse policy.

The suspension is the second in two seasons for Browner. He was suspended four games last season for violating the league’s policy on performance-enhancing substances. He’s the second Seahawks player to be suspended for violating the substance abuse policy this season. Fellow cornerback Walter Thurmond is serving the final week of a four-game suspension.

Browner, whose suspension is effective immediately and without pay, sent out a lengthy statement vowing that he would continue to fight his suspension and sounding resigned that his career with the Seahawks was over.

Browner, who was injured in Week 10 against Atlanta and hasn’t played since, filed an appeal of the suspension while injured and the Seahawks were waiting for an answer from the league.

Around the league

Steelers LB Terence Garvin has been fined $25,000 for his hit on Bengals punter Kevin Huber in the Steelers’ victory on Sunday night. Huber suffered a broken jaw and a cracked vertebrae when Garvin decked him near midfield during Antonio Brown’s 67-yard punt return for a touchdown. … Matt Schaub will start at quarterback for an injured Case Keenum on Sunday for the Texans against the Broncos. Also, RB Ben Tate will be placed on the IR after another injury to his ribs. … The Titans placed CB Coty Sensabaugh on IR with a foot injury and promoted cornerback Khalid Wooten from the practice squad. … Redskins LB London Fletcher, one of the most durable players in NFL history, says there’s a “99 percent” chance he’ll retire at the end of the season. … Rookie QB EJ Manuel will miss the Bills’ game against the Dolphins because of swelling in his left knee, and Thad Lewis will start in his place. … Jaguars center Brad Meester is retiring after 14 seasons, walking away with franchise records for games played and started. … Sean Payton says the Saints have signed veteran kicker Shayne Graham and will start rookie Terron Armstead at left tackle in Sunday’s pivotal NFC South clash with Carolina. Payton says the Saints also have signed safety Eric Frampton (WSU), whom the Saints expect to help on special teams.