Flowers suspended four games for violating NFL's steroid policy

Flowers suspended four games for violating NFL's steroid policy
DENVER (AP) -- Denver Broncos safety Lee Flowers was suspended without pay for the first four games of the regular season for violating the NFL's steroid policy.
The Broncos issued a statement Saturday saying the team knew Flowers would be suspended before signing him in June.
Flowers will be able to participate in training camp and Denver's four preseason games before his ban starts Aug. 31. He will be eligible to return to the active roster after Denver's game against Detroit on Sept. 29.
Flowers signed a one-year deal with the Broncos after spending his first eight seasons with the Pittsburgh Steelers, including the past five as a starter. He started 14 games and had 73 tackles last season.
Flowers is expected to compete for playing time with free safety Sam Brandon and strong safety Kenoy Kennedy, the projected starters.