Falcons welcome back Buchanan

FLOWERY BRANCH - Ray Buchanan has returned to the Atlanta Falcons. <br> <br> The cornerback practiced with the Falcons Monday -- ending a four-game suspension the NFL imposed after he tested positive for anabolic steroids. <br> <br> Defensive coordinator Wade Phillips said Buchanan will return to his starting spot on the left side of the secondary. <br> <br> Juran Bolden -- who replaced the ten-year veteran -- will become the third cornerback in nickel packages. <br> <br> Buchanan forfeited more than $600,000 of his team-high $2.65 million salary after he twice tested positive for steroids before Atlanta&#39;s season-opening overtime loss at Green Bay. <br> <br> He said a nutritional supplement containing ephedrine -- a substance banned by the NFL -- made him fail the test. <br> <br> The Falcons (2-3) take on the Carolina Panthers (3-3) on Sunday at the Georgia Dome.

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