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Pacman Jones Suspended Indefinitely

Topix - Sports News  Tue, 10/14/2008 - 16:37

NFL commissioner Roger Goodell has suspended Pacman Jones indefinitely for violating the league's personal conduct policy.

NFL commissioner Roger Goodell will then determine the full length of the suspension following the Cowboys' game in Washington on Nov. 16.


 

NFL suspends 'Pacman' Jones indefinitely (AP)

Yahoo! Sports - Top News  Tue, 10/14/2008 - 15:39

Dallas Cowboys cornerback Adam "Pacman" Jones was suspended for at least four games by the NFL on Tuesday for violating the league's personal conduct policy.

NFL commissioner Roger Goodell will then determine the full length of the suspension following the Cowboys' game in Washington on Nov. 16.

Jones was in repeated legal trouble while with the Tennessee Titans and was involved in an...


 

NFL suspends 'Pacman' Jones indefinitely (AP)

Yahoo! Sports - Top News  Tue, 10/14/2008 - 14:05

NFL commissioner Roger Goodell has suspended Adam "Pacman" Jones indefinitely for violating the league's personal conduct policy.

Jones was involved in an alcohol-related scuffle with one of his bodyguards at a private party in Dallas on Oct. 7.

The league said the Dallas Cowboys cornerback will miss the next four games, and Goodell will determine the final length of the suspension after the...


 

Cowboys choose not to punish Pacman for fight

FOXSports.com News  Thu, 10/09/2008 - 19:01

Cowboys cornerback Adam "Pacman" Jones wasn't in the locker room Thursday to address a scuffle with his bodyguard hotel that police are calling a private matter that will not lead to charges.

It was still unclear how Tuesday night's incident at a Dallas hotel would affect Jones' NFL status. Jones, who practiced Thursday, was fully reinstated in August by NFL commissioner Roger Goodell after the cornerback served a 17-month suspension for an accumulation of arrests and legal problems.


 

Phillips says Pacman will play despite incident

FOXSports.com News  Thu, 10/09/2008 - 16:42

Cowboys cornerback Adam "Pacman" Jones wasn't in the locker room Thursday to address a scuffle with his bodyguard hotel that police are calling a private matter that will not lead to charges.

It was still unclear how Tuesday night's incident at a Dallas hotel would affect Jones' NFL status. Jones, who practiced Thursday, was fully reinstated in August by NFL commissioner Roger Goodell after the cornerback served a 17-month suspension for an accumulation of arrests and legal problems.


 

Pacman practices; Cowboys stay quiet on fight

FOXSports.com News  Thu, 10/09/2008 - 14:17

Cowboys cornerback Adam "Pacman" Jones wasn't in the locker room Thursday to address a scuffle with his bodyguard hotel that police are calling a private matter that will not lead to charges.

It was still unclear how Tuesday night's incident at a Dallas hotel would affect Jones' NFL status. Jones, who practiced Thursday, was fully reinstated in August by NFL commissioner Roger Goodell after the cornerback served a 17-month suspension for an accumulation of arrests and legal problems.


 

Goodell: Poor economy will challenge NFL (AP)

Yahoo! Sports - Top News  Wed, 10/08/2008 - 13:49

NFL commissioner Roger Goodell says weathering the economic downturn will be a challenge for the league despite the game's popularity.

He spoke Wednesday to San Antonio business and university leaders during a luncheon to celebrate the upcoming launch of a football team at the University of the Incarnate Word.


 

Goodell hasn't gotten a Kiffin grievance (AP)

Yahoo! Sports - Top News  Sun, 10/05/2008 - 13:09

NFL commissioner Roger Goodell has not received a grievance from former Raiders coach Lane Kiffin in the wake of his bitter split with team owner Al Davis last week.

Davis said Tuesday that Kiffin was fired for cause, meaning the Raiders will not pay him for the remainder of the three-year deal worth about $6 million.


 

Goodell sends teams memo on safety (AP)

Yahoo! Sports - Top News  Thu, 09/18/2008 - 11:15

NFL commissioner Roger Goodell has followed up his suspension of a Tampa Bay cornerback by re-emphasizing safety issues and warning that even first-time offenders will be subject to discipline.

"From this point forward, you should be clear on the following point: Any conduct that unnecessarily risks the safety of other players has no role in the game of football and will be disciplined at...


 

WR Marshall's suspension cut to 1 game (AP)

Yahoo! Sports - Top News  Thu, 08/28/2008 - 19:46

Broncos wide receiver Brandon Marshall had his suspension for violating the league's personal conduct policy reduced from three games to one on Thursday.

NFL commissioner Roger Goodell suspended Marshall for a series of off-field issues. At the time, Marshall was told the suspension could be cut to two games if he stayed out of trouble and kept in touch with a league-appointed counselor.