NFLPA Files Suit In Bounty Matter
The NFL Players Association has filed a lawsuit against the NFL on behalf of three players suspended in connection with the league's bounty investigation.
Watch CBS News
The NFL Players Association has filed a lawsuit against the NFL on behalf of three players suspended in connection with the league's bounty investigation.
NFL commissioner Roger Goodell has upheld the discipline that was imposed on four players for their role in the New Orleans Saints' bounty program.
Senator Dick Durbin of Illinois, the assistant majority leader, called off his proposed hearing into bounty programs in the NFL, this after meeting with commissioner Roger Goodell Wednesday.
Vitt says a piece of evidence made public in the NFL's bounty investigation this week falsely portrays him pledging money to an incentive pool.
A high-ranking Senator will meet with NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell to talk about bounties in professional football.
Suspended Saints player Jonathan Vilma left an appeals hearing with NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell after about an hour Monday, denying he had a role in New Orleans' bounty program.
Adam 'Pacman' Jones is, in all seriousness, the perfect person to speak to rookies about the troubles of being a young, famous athlete with lots of money.
A pair of recent DUI arrests involving an NFL player has ramped up the consternation with drinking-and-driving behavior for football players.
Four players appealed punishments for their role in the NFL bounty scandal. And according to a report, Commissioner Roger Goodell will hear those appeals on June 18.
An arbitrator has ruled that NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell has the authority to discipline New Orleans Saints players for their role in a bounty system.
NFL commissioner Roger Goodell said that he is confident bounties will no longer be an issue, presumably because of the swift, severe sanctions levied against the Saints.
The NFL Players Association has filed a complaint in federal court accusing the league of colluding to impose a secret salary cap during the uncapped 2010 season
Goodell also has spoken Tuesday about the league's relationship with the players union, which has been marked by recent contentiousness, including grievances, appeals and the suit.
With a dispute under way over the player suspensions handed out in the Saints' bounty case, NFL owners will meet in Atlanta on Tuesday.
Suspended Saints linebacker Jonathan Vilma has filed a defamation lawsuit against NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell.
The Louisiana Legislature is asking the NFL to reconsider the penalties imposed on the New Orleans Saints because of its bounty program.
The union claims NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell doesn't have the authority to hand out discipline for player conduct that occurred before the current collective bargaining agreement was finalized last August.
The complaint claims that conduct before the new collective bargaining agreement was signed last August is not subject to discipline by the NFL
The NFL is in negotiations that could possibly kill the Pro Bowl. While this year's game might still be played, it's unlikely the concept would last beyond that.
For the rest of the college stars preparing for the NFL draft Thursday, the anxiety is building.
"We're in the final stages of working on discipline involving the players. We hope to do that very soon and get that behind us.''
NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell has rejected the appeals of coach Sean Payton and other New Orleans Saints officials stemming from the league's probe into the club's bounty system.
NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell has sent a memo to all 32 teams threatening "significant discipline'' to anyone caught leaking confidential information gathered on draft prospects to the public.
Through the sordid accusations, the press conferences, the claims, the counterclaims... what seemed far away in the case of Bountygate was a resolution.
105.3 The Fan's New School morning show makes New Orleans Saints coach Sean Payton an offer he can't refuse!
