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Smith has been suspended for four games without pay for violating the NFL's personal conduct policy.The suspension Youth Michael Crabtree Jersey , announced Tuesday, stems from Smith's behavior toward his ex-girlfriend.The Ravens released a statement that in part read: "The Ravens fully support the NFL's decision. The NFL found evidence of threatening and emotionally abusive behaviors by Jimmy toward his former girlfriend that showed a pattern of improper conduct. Our player's behavior was inappropriate and wrong."The suspension will take effect after the final mandated roster cuts on Sept. 1 and extend through Baltimore's game at Pittsburgh on Sept. 30.Smith, in a statement issued by the Ravens, said: "I promise that I have already learned much and will continue to learn more from this experience. ... I take full responsibility for my past conduct."Smith will be allowed to participate in all of the Ravens' preseason activities, including games. The 30-year-old is one of Baltimore's best defensive backs.The team said it reviewed the case to decide whether to keep Smith on the roster."We convened a group of Ravens women and men executives, not directly involved with our football operations, to review the matter. We also engaged in conversations with Jimmy about his past behavior and his intention to change," the statement said."Additionally Youth Tony Jefferson Jersey , it is our understanding that following a long-running and difficult custody dispute with his former girlfriend and mother of his son, Jimmy has resolved his custody and support issues."As a result, the Ravens will allow Smith to return after his suspension."Jimmy has acknowledged his behaviors were wrong and accepts full responsibility for them. He has completed a clinical evaluation and has agreed to undertake any follow-up care or treatment that may be recommended. ... Jimmy has assured us that he is fully dedicated to making this change. He also understands the consequences if he does not."Smith has played seven seasons for Baltimore since being drafted in the first round of the 2011 draft. He started in 12 games last season before an Achilles tendon injury forced him to miss the team's final four games. During those four weeks, he chose to accept an NFL suspension for using performance enhancers. Phillip Lindsay drew much attention after gaining 213 yards from scrimmage on 32 touches in the first two games. But the Broncos rookie running back had only four carries for 20 yards Sunday, having earned an ejection in the first half.“It’s my first time ever getting ejected, so yeah I was surprised,” Lindsay told Troy Renck of Denver’s 7 News. “It’s not in my character. That’s not who I am. I love the game of football.” Ravens linebacker Terrell Suggs had a strip-sack of Case Keenum that prompted a scrum for the football. Lindsay dove on the pile late and then began throwing punches as he was lying on his back, apparently in retaliation. Officials Cheap Ronnie Stanley Jersey , though, cited only Lindsay, penalizing the Broncos 15 yards and kicking Lindsay out of the game.“To be smart. That’s the lesson,” Lindsay said. “I have to be smart. I am fighting for my teammates, and I can’t do that if I am sitting here in the locker room.”