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Sep 13th 2009, 08:43 | FFN-Score: 9 points

Englewood, CO --- -- Denver Broncos wide receiver Brandon Marshall declined to comment Friday about his return from a team-imposed suspension, culminating his week of public silence on the matter.

"I'm not talking today, sorry," Marshall said in politely but firmly declining to speak to a reporter.

Marshall, who was reinstated Sunday after a nine-day suspension for conduct detrimental to the team, could be subject to a fine for failing to make himself available to reporters at least once during the week of practice leading up to Sunday's opener at Cincinnati.

Typically, though, the league first sends a letter to the offending player advising him of the NFL regulations mandating his minimum availability to the media. He could be fined if the behavior persists.

Coach Josh McDaniels imposed the suspension after Marshall's insubordinate antics during practice became a distraction. But he said Friday he had no complaints since the return of Marshall, who has clashed with the organization off and on since the team rebuffed his overtures for a new contract.

"He's had a good week of practice," McDaniels said. "He's practiced hard. He's doing everything we're asking him to do. We're excited about the opportunity to put all the guys on the field together."

Copyright 2009 by The Associated Press