AUBURN, Alabama – Auburn receiver DeAngelo Benton has been suspended indefinitely for a violation of an undisclosed team rule.

"We have standards and expectations that our football team is expected to uphold and when they do not abide by those, there are consequences," said coach Gene Chizik in a statement.

Benton, a senior, caught seven passes last year and has 14 catches in his career.

He started two games last season while primary wideout Emory Blake was injured.

Benton testified in the robbery trial of former Auburn player Antonio Goodwin earlier this year, saying he bought synthetic marijuana, which was legal at the time.

Benton's name was mentioned in the hearing of alleged Auburn apartment shooter Desmonte Leonard. Benton allegedly argued with Leonard before the shooting, police said. But witnesses told police Benton was not involved in the fight that led to the shooting that resulted in three deaths June 9.

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