Patriots defensive tackle Alan Branch's positive test for marijuana last week isn't going to cost him any playing time.
According a source with ESPN, Branch won his appeal on Saturday for violating the NFL’s drug use policy and will not be suspended four games.
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Branch was originally suspended Nov. 21, but appealed and was able to play Sunday against the Jets, where he recorded six tackles (one solo). He currently has 39 tackles and a sack on the season.