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Five Michigan St. Players Benched For Bowl Game

Sep 5, 2014 5:08 AM

Defensive standouts Jonal Saint-Dic and SirDarean Adams are among five Michigan State players who will sit out the Champs Sports Bowl on Friday against No. 14 Boston College because of academic or other violations. The Spartans said Monday that Saint-Dic, a senior defensive end, and three other players are academically ineligible for the bowl game. Adams, a senior linebacker, violated unspecified team rules. The other ineligible players are wide receiver and return specialist Terry Love, wide receiver/cornerback T.J. Williams and offensive guard Abre Leggins. "We're obviously disappointed for these young men and for their teammates," Coach Mark Dantonio said in a release from the bowl site. "We will miss them and their contributions on and off the field here at the Champs Sports Bowl." Saint-Dic told the Lansing (Mich.) State Journal that he failed a math class, his final requirement to graduate with a degree in sociology.

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NFL Denies Pacman's Appeal To Return In 2007

Jul 4, 2014 12:20 AM

The NFL rejected an appeal by the players' union Thursday on behalf of suspended Titans cornerback Adam "Pacman" Jones. NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell turned down Jones' request for leniency Nov. 6. The NFL Players' Association appealed that ruling as excessive and had a hearing by telephone Dec. 14. But Jones must serve the final two games of his season-long suspension. "Commissioner Goodell notified Adam Jones today that his suspension for the 2007 season will not be modified," the league said in a statement. "Once the Titans have concluded their 2007 season, Jones may begin limited activities at the club's facility and, assuming no further problems, will be eligible to participate fully in Tennessee's off-season workout program."

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Cowboys' Williams Will Miss Saturday's Game

Nov 28, 2014 7:43 PM

Cowboys' safety Roy Williams indeed will be suspended from Saturday night's game at Carolina as punishment for his repeated use of the horse-collar tackle, a maneuver banned a few years ago mainly because of him. Williams appealed the ruling, but the league stuck to its stance even after hearing his side of the story. He'll also be out one week's pay, $35,000. Williams took down Philadelphia quarterback Donovan McNabb from the back of the neck of his jersey Sunday. It was his third such tackle this season and the fourth in two years. He'd been warned after the previous one in October that another could result in a suspension. He racked up $37,500 in fines for his previous three punishments. "Commissioner [Roger] Goodell has denied the appeal of the one-game suspension of Roy Williams," the NFL said in a statement. "The horse-collar tackling technique is prohibited because the Competition Committee and the clubs have determined that it presents an unacceptable risk to player safety. Rules that protect and advance player safety must be enforced in a way that will deter violations and prevent injuries from occurring." Williams leads the team with 65 solo tackles and is second in total tackles with 83 so his absence will be a stiff blow to the Cowboys, especially because of the timing.

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Cowboys' Williams Appeals Suspension

Sep 5, 2014 5:14 AM

Cowboys' safety Roy Williams appealed Tuesday the one-game suspension levied because of his third "horse-collar" tackle of the season. Because his case won't be heard until Wednesday, he was able to take part in a walkthrough practice in preparation for Saturday's game against Carolina. Williams' status is a concern because Phillips has to try setting his defense. Dallas (12-2) has clinched a first-round bye but is still vying for the No. 1 seed and home-field advantage in the NFC playoffs.

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Cowboys' Williams Suspended 1 Game For Tackle On McNabb

Sep 13, 2014 3:19 AM

Cowboys' safety Roy Williams was suspended without pay for one game Monday by the NFL after his third illegal "horse collar" tackle of the season. Williams, whose use of the tactic led to the league passing a rule making it a 15-yard penalty, did it against Eagles' QB Donovan McNabb in Sunday's loss. He will miss Saturday night's game at Carolina, which will cost him $35,000, one week's salary.

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Bucs' TE Stevens Suspended One Game

Nov 13, 2014 10:15 PM

Tampa Bay reserve tight end Jerramy Stevens was suspended without pay for one game Tuesday for violating the NFL's substance abuse policy. He will miss Sunday's game against Atlanta and was also fined an additional game check. Stevens, who signed with the Buccaneers in April after being released by Seattle, was convicted in September of driving under the influence of alcohol in Scottsdale, Ariz. The charge stemmed from an arrest while the sixth-year pro was a member of the Seahawks. "When we signed Jerramy this spring, we knew there was a possibility that he could face some type of disciplinary action from the NFL for his prior actions," Bucs' General Manager Bruce Allen said in a statement released by the team. "Since he has been with the Buccaneers, Jerramy has been a great teammate and productive player for our team."

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Vikes' Edwards Suspended Four Games

Jul 17, 2014 7:10 AM

Minnesota Vikings' defensive end Ray Edwards has been suspended four games for violating the NFL's policy on steroid use. Edwards has been a starter for most of the season but was replaced by Erasmus James for last Sunday's game against Detroit. Coach Brad Childress said that decision had nothing to do with Edwards' violation, which the coach learned of Wednesday morning. Childress said he was disappointed in Edwards and could not comment further because of the confidentiality surrounding the policy. "It's disappointing, but there are policies in place and our players have to adhere to those policies," Childress said. "Every team goes through challenges as you go through the year. We've been through some of our own. It's an opportunity to have others step up." The Associated Press left a message with Edwards' agent Doug Hendricks seeking comment.

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Henry Wins Appeal

Aug 17, 2014 2:11 AM

Broncos' running back Travis Henry won his appeal of a one-year suspension over a failed drug test. "We are pleased with this outcome and happy that Travis has been absolved of any wrongdoing with respect to this matter," the team said in a statement Tuesday. The NFL told Henry in September he had failed a test for marijuana.

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Stroud Returns To Jags After Serving Suspension

May 18, 2014 7:41 AM

Three-time Pro Bowl defensive tackle Marcus Stroud rejoined the Jacksonville Jaguars today after completing a four-game suspension for violating the league's steroid and related substances policy. The Jaguars (8-4) went 3-1 without the 6-foot-6, 310-pound defensive linemen. His return was a welcome sign for a team that has struggled to pressure quarterbacks without blitzing. Jacksonville sacked Indianapolis' Peyton Manning once and hit him a few more times in Sunday's 28-25 loss, but the defense didn't do enough to prevent the Colts from converting 10 of 13 times on third down and scoring their first three touchdowns on the crucial down.

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Broncos Yet To Hear From NFL About Henry's Status

May 18, 2014 7:19 AM

The Denver Broncos are still awaiting the NFL's decision on whether tailback Travis Henry will have to spend a year out of football over a failed drug test in September. Coach Mike Shanahan said he hadn't heard anything Friday and didn't want to speculate about whether he'd receive a ruling by day's end, as several reports had suggested. "I really don't know. There's been rumors," Shanahan said. "I haven't heard anything. It's just speculation." The Broncos were hopeful that a ruling on Friday would be good news. The league likes to mete out punishment before the work week begins in earnest on Wednesday to avoid a competitive disadvantage by removing a player who has been a part of pregame preparations. Because the failed drug test occurred while Henry was still under the two-year probationary period after serving a four-game drug-related suspension while with the Tennessee Titans in 2005, he is subject to a one-year suspension this time.

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