According to Matt Zenitz of al.com, sources told the site that Alabama defensive back Tony Brown is expected to have his suspension reduced from six games to four. Brown, a junior, was a former five-star recruit coming out of high school.

He made the most impact in 2015 on special teams, but played as a reserve defensively as well. Brown was named as one of the Crimson Tide’s special teams players of the week four times a year ago.

Head coach Nick Saban last talked about Brown and his suspension in March according to Zenitz, saying, “He is facing some suspensions. When I get the final data on that, I’ll let you know.”

The defending national champions open up its 2016 season with a game against the USC Trojans on Sept. 3 at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas. The Crimson Tide’s fifth game, the game in which Brown is now expected to be back for, will be against Kentucky on Oct. 1 at home.