Suspended Rams defensive coordinator Gregg Williams, already has begun the process of working toward being reinstated, NFL.com reported Wednesday, citing league sources. Williams' advisers have contacted high-ranking NFL officials to determine what actions Williams should take during his suspension in order to apply for reinstatement, according to the report.

The NFL upheld its discipline in the Saints bounty case, meaning coach Sean Payton will begin his year-long suspension April 16. The league announced the penalties Monday, noting that the bans for GM Mickey Loomis (eight games) and assistant coach Joe Vitt (six games) stand and will begin after the preseason.