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Falcons' James suspended four games

Published Jul. 8, 2010 1:00 a.m. ET

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The NFL has suspended Atlanta Falcons linebacker Robert James for four games for violating the league's substance-abuse policy.

A team spokesman confirms the suspension Thursday.

The 26-year-old James played in only one game and did not record a tackle. James, from Arizona State, was a fifth-round pick by the Falcons in 2008. He missed his rookie season with a concussion.

James' suspension begins with the Falcons' Sept. 12 opener at Pittsburgh. He will be eligible for the Oct. 10 game at Cleveland.

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