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Aug 28, 2008 11:11 pm US/Mountain
Brandon Marshall's Suspension Reduced To 1 Game
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DENVER (AP) ―
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Wide receiver Brandon Marshall #15 of the Denver Broncos makes a first down reception as Nick Barnett #56 and Al Harris #31 of the Green Bay Packers defend during first quarter NFL preseason action at Invesco Field on Aug. 22, 2008 in Denver, Colo.
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Broncos wide receiver Brandon Marshall had his suspension for violating the league's personal conduct policy reduced from three games to one on Thursday.
NFL commissioner Roger Goodell suspended Marshall for a series of off-field issues. At the time, Marshall was told the suspension could be cut to two games if he stayed out of trouble and kept in touch with a league-appointed counselor.
Goodell reduced the penalty after Marshall went to New York last week to appeal.
He'll also forfeit his pay for an additional game, for a two-game total of $52,352.
Marshall's suspension begins Saturday. He can return to Broncos headquarters Sept. 9.
"We're very happy," said Marshall's lawyer, Harvey Steinberg. "It's a very fair result, and we appreciate the NFL taking a second look."
Steinberg and Marshall flew to New York City on Tuesday and met for 2 1/2 hours with NFL Executive Vice President Harold Henderson.
"Brandon was thrilled. It's as good as we expected or hoped for," Steinberg said.
Marshall still faces a drunken driving trial Sept. 16.
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