article_snippet: the league announced the league punishment on Monday, ending an investigation that hung over the franchise during yet another turbulent offseason and threatened to undermine the Browns upcoming draft.
article_snippet: the league said his ban begins on midnight of the Sunday preceding the Browns first regular-season game and will end immediately after the fourth regular-season game.
article_snippet: I respect the league's decision and understand that there are consequences for my actions,' Farmer said in a statement released by the Browns. '
article_snippet: the Browns were also fined $250,000, but that's pocket change considering what the Browns could have lost.
article_snippet: Josh Gordon was suspended by finding a franchise quarterback for at least one season for multiple drug violations.
highlights_snippet: Farmer has been suspended for the first four games of the season and the Browns were find $250,000 .