Former, Current Players Take To Twitter To Rip Commissioner Goodell, NFL

NEW YORK (CBSNewYork) -- The saga continues.

Following a report that the video of former Ravens running back Ray Rice hitting Janay Palmer was sent to the NFL in April, the league announced that former FBI Director Robert Mueller will investigate how the evidence was handled.

There have been calls for NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell to resign, though he insists that he didn't see the video until Monday.

Many current and former NFL players are unhappy with Goodell and the league, and they have taken to Twitter to vent their frustrations.

Here are a few examples:

"Goodell is on shakier and shakier ground. If it's true, I think you're going to start losing support from owners and sponsors"
Tedy Bruschi
— NFL on ESPN (@ESPNNFL) September 10, 2014

So glad this "independent" investigation is being overseen by two NFL owners. No conflict of interest there. Nope. None at all.
— Chris Kluwe, Irredeemable Pudgy Nobody (@ChrisWarcraft) September 11, 2014

Being a leader is not a part time job. If Goodell holds the players to a high standard, he should be held to that same high standard!
— Brian Westbrook (@36westbrook) September 10, 2014

NFL players get fined for avoiding the media and Q&A sessions. Goodell hand picks an interviewer and network. #hypocrite
— John Skelton (@johnskelton19) September 10, 2014

JUST RELEASED: the top rated reality TV shows goes to..... The NFL. Smh
— Brian Hartline (@brianhartline) September 10, 2014

Goodell's Lawyer- "they sent the tape"
Goodell- "surely you can't be serious"
Goodell's Lawyer- "I am serious and don't call me Shirley"
— Sage Rosenfels (@SageRosenfels18) September 10, 2014

As a husband, father and player I'm embarrassed to be associated with the NFL right now!
— Eric Weddle (@weddlesbeard) September 11, 2014

Ok @nflcommish so let's just say you didn't know. So at best it's negligence. What fine/suspension/penalty would you make up for that?
— James Harrison (@jharrison9292) September 11, 2014

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