Ravens player suspsended for NFL opener

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WESTMINSTER, Maryland (AFP) — Baltimore Ravens cornerback Fabian Washington has been suspended for the team's National Football League season opening game for violating the league's personal conduct policy.

Friday's punishment stems from an incident in February, when Washington, 24, was arrested on a charge of domestic battery.

According to the police report, an argument with his girlfriend became physical, and officers noticed red marks on the neck of the player's 21-year-old live-in girlfriend.

"I put myself in a bad situation, and I did not handle it the right way," Washington said. "I was wrong and made a mistake. My girlfriend, my attorney and I wanted a quick resolution and knew that a suspension could happen."

The Ravens acquired Washington in...