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Alan Branch Wins Suspension Appeal: Latest Details and Reaction
- Updated: December 3, 2016
New England Patriots defensive lineman Alan Branch has reportedly won his appeal against a pending four-game NFL suspension.
Field Yates of ESPN.com first reported the news Saturday, which means the defensive tackle is available to play in the team’s Week 13 game against the Los Angeles Rams. Mike Petraglia of WEEI confirmed the report.
According to Mike Garafolo of Fox Sports, the NFL rescinded the suspension before Branch’s formal appeal.
Nick Shook of NFL.com noted Branch was notified of the possible ban Nov. 21 for a violation of the league’s policy on substances of abuse.
Jeff Howe of the Boston Herald previously passed along comments from the defender, who stated he didn’t know how he could have failed a drug test.
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