Aug 1, 2008 4:25 pm US/Eastern
Ravens CB Fabian Washington Suspended
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Ravens CB Fabian Washington has been suspended by the NFL for the first game of the regular season scheduled for Sept. 7.
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Ravens CB Fabian Washington has been suspended by the NFL for the first game of the regular season scheduled for Sept. 7 against the Cincinnati Bengals at M&T Bank Stadium.Washington was arrested at his home in East Manatee County, Fla., following an altercation with his 21-year-old girlfriend.
The Ravens' general manager Ozzie Newsome and Washington, who was notified of the suspension between practices Friday, issued statements.
"We had knowledge of Fabian's situation prior to the trade we made for him. Based on the NFL's personal conduct policy, and Fabian's agreement with the authorities, we knew that a suspension was a possibility. Fabian knows his actions were a mistake and has taken appropriate actions since then," said Newsome.
"I put myself in a bad situation, and I did not handle it the right way. I was wrong and made a mistake. My girlfriend, my attorney and I wanted a quick resolution and knew that a suspension could happen," said Washington.
Washington has been suspended without pay for the team's first regular-season game of 2008 for violating the NFL Personal Conduct Policy.
Washington's suspension begins on Saturday, Aug. 30. He is eligible to return to the Ravens' active roster on Monday, Sept. 8 following the team's Sept. 7 game against the Cincinnati Bengals.
Washington may participate in all preseason practices and games.
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