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Browns' Haden suspended four games

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Published: Sept. 10, 2012 at 7:04 PM

NEW YORK, Sept. 10 (UPI) -- Cleveland Browns cornerback Joe Haden Monday was suspended for four games for violating the NFL policy on performance-enhancing substances.

A statement issued by an NFL representative said the suspension without pay would become effective immediately, meaning Haden would be eligible to return following the Browns' Oct. 7 game against the New York Giants.

ESPN reported Haden -- who had appealed the ruling and lost -- tested positive in the off-season for the stimulant Adderall.

The cornerback made six tackles and an interception during Sunday's season-opening loss to Philadelphia Sunday.

Dimitri Patterson will replace Haden in the starting lineup, The (Cleveland) Plain Dealer reported.

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