Broncos' T.J. Ward suspended 1 game for violating NFL's personal conduct policy
Denver Broncos safety T.J. Ward has been suspended one game for a violation of the NFL's personal conduct policy, the team confirmed Thursday.
The incident that led to the suspension, according to Mike Garafolo of FOX Sports, occurred at a strip club shortly after Ward first joined the Broncos as a free-agent addition from the Cleveland Browns last year.
"I take full responsibility for the incident that occurred in May 2014 and am willing to accept the consequences of my actions by serving my one game suspension," Ward said in a statement. "Although I was never arrested and all charges against me were ultimately dismissed, I have no one to blame but myself for being in the predicament that evening."
A one-game ban taking effect immediately would force Ward to the sidelines for Denver's Week 1 opener against the Baltimore Ravens. David Bruton can be expected to step into the starting lineup in his absence.
Ward started 15 games for the Broncos' third-ranked defense last season, recording 74 tackles, two interceptions, and two sacks.