May 24, 2013

Saints Bounty Scandal: NFL denies witness retractions in bounty probe

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NEW ORLEANS (AP) — The NFL denies accusations it covered up retractions made by key witnesses in its bounty investigation, or that Commissioner Roger Goodell has placed gag orders on Saints employees and others who could help punished players clear their names. Lawyer Peter Ginsberg, who represents suspended Saints player Jonathan Vilma, made the accusations [...]

NFL: Replay, injured reserve, roster sizes focus of NFL owners meetings

NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell Press Conference

PALM BEACH, Fla. (AP) — Instant replay and injured reserve – the NFL’s IRs – will be main topics as the owners consider several rules changes at their spring meetings this week. The Buffalo Bills have proposed having the booth official make all decisions on replay reviews instead of referees. Under another suggestion, the booth [...]