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Seattle Seahawks cornerback
Walter Thurmond is facing a four-game suspension for violating the NFL's policy and program for non-PED substances, a league source confirmed to ESPN NFL Insider Adam Schefter.
Thurmond is expected to begin serving his suspension, which was earlier reported by NFL.com, some time this coming week.
Thurmond's suspension would further deplete a Seattle secondary that already is without star cornerback
Brandon Browner, who is expected to miss a month because of a groin injury.
The 26-year-old Thurmond has 31 tackles this season and played well last week in Browner's absence, returning an interception 29 yards for a touchdown in Seattle's victory over the
Minnesota Vikings.
The Seahawks (10-1), who are on a bye this week, own the best record in the NFC but are closing in on the most difficult portion of their schedule.
The Seahawks will host the
New Orleans Saints (9-2) on Monday night, Dec. 2, before visiting the rival
San Francisco 49ers in Week 14 -- a pair of games that could determine whether Seattle secures home-field advantage in the NFC playoffs.