NFL Suspends Fakhir Brown from sportsnetwork.com

St. Louis, MO (Sports Network) - St. Louis Rams cornerback Fakhir Brown has been suspended without pay for the team's first four games of the 2007 campaign for violating the NFL Substance Abuse Policy. Brown's suspension begins on Friday, August 31, and he is eligible to return to the active roster on October 1 following the team's September 30 game against the Dallas Cowboys. The Grambling alum signed with the Rams as a free agent in 2006, and posted three interceptions and six passes defensed in 14 games. He started his career in San Diego in 1999 and played two seasons with the Chargers prior to a four- year stint with the Saints. Brown is eligible to participate in all preseason practices and games.