The NFL has zeroed in on a locker room attendant of the New England Patriots who allegedly took balls from the locker room of the officials to another area on his way to the field.

Sources say the NFL has interviewed him and they also have video of him.

Bill Belichick stated that the New England Patriots "followed every rule" in preparing their footballs for last Sunday's AFC Championship Game, offering several potential reasons behind the "Deflategate" controversy that has followed his team during the last week.

Belichick had an unscheduled press conference on Saturday one day after the NFL announced it has not drawn any conclusions yet on the underinflated footballs.

"I believe now 100 percent that I have personally and we as an organization have absolutely followed every rule to the letter," Belichick said.

Josh Gordon tested positive for alcohol and will now be subject to a one-year suspension.

"Clearly we are very disappointed to hear the latest report regarding Josh," the Browns said in a statement. "At this point, due to the confidential nature of the NFL's substance-abuse policy, we have not been made aware by the league of a failed test. We are in the process of gathering more information and will provide further comment at the appropriate time."

Gordon was arrested on July 5, 2014, and charged with driving while impaired after speeding down a street in Raleigh, North Carolina. Gordon was previously suspended for the first two games of the 2013 season for violating the league's substance-abuse policy.

Gordon would have been suspended for all of 2014 were it not for a new drug testing and punishment policy the NFL implemented that allowed him to return after missing the first 10 games.

Gordon caught 24 passes for 303 yards in five games this season. He led the NFL with 1,646 yards in just 14 games in the 2013 season.

The NFL issued a statement Friday to provide an update on the league's investigation if the Patriots intentionally deflated footballs in the AFC Championship Game against the Colts.

The league announced that the investigation is being led by NFL executive vice president Jeff Pash and Ted Wells, an attorney from the Paul Weiss law firm. Wells was tapped to conduct the league's investigation concerning allegations of workplace misconduct with the Miami Dolphins in November 2013.

The statement is below in full:

"Our office has been conducting an investigation as to whether the footballs used in last Sunday's AFC Championship Game complied with the specifications that are set forth in the playing rules. The investigation began based on information that suggested that the game balls used by the New England Patriots were not properly inflated to levels required by the playing rules, specifically Playing Rule 2, Section 1, which requires that the ball be inflated to between 12.5 and 13.5 pounds per square inch. Prior to the game, the game officials inspect the footballs to be used by each team and confirm that this standard is satisfied, which was done before last Sunday'€™s game.

"The investigation is being led jointly by NFL Executive Vice President Jeff Pash and Ted Wells of the law firm of Paul Weiss. Mr. Wells and his firm bring additional expertise and a valuable independent perspective. The investigation began promptly on Sunday night. Over the past several days, nearly 40 interviews have been conducted, including of Patriots personnel, game officials, and third parties with relevant information and expertise. We have obtained and are continuing to obtain additional information, including video and other electronic information and physical evidence. We have retained Renaissance Associates, an investigatory firm with sophisticated forensic expertise to assist in reviewing electronic and video information.

"The playing rules are intended to protect the fairness and integrity of our games. We take seriously claims that those rules have been violated and will fully investigate this matter without compromise or delay. The investigation is ongoing, will be thorough and objective, and is being pursued expeditiously. In the coming days, we expect to conduct numerous additional interviews, examine video and other forensic evidence, as well as relevant physical evidence. While the evidence thus far supports the conclusion that footballs that were under-inflated were used by the Patriots in the first half, the footballs were properly inflated for the second half and confirmed at the conclusion of the game to have remained properly inflated. The goals of the investigation will be to determine the explanation for why footballs used in the game were not in compliance with the playing rules and specifically whether any noncompliance was the result of deliberate action. We have not made any judgments on these points and will not do so until we have concluded our investigation and considered all of the relevant evidence.

"Upon being advised of the investigation, the Patriots promptly pledged their full cooperation and have made their personnel and other information available to us upon request. Our investigation will seek information from any and all relevant sources and we expect full cooperation from other clubs as well. As we develop more information and are in a position to reach conclusions, we will share them publicly."

the Indianapolis Colts suspended Trent Richardson for two games, though it is unclear if it is for the final games of 2014 or will carryover to 2015.

Richardson was deactivated for Sunday’s loss to the Patriots after not traveling with the club. He missed the club’s Saturday walk-through, though Richardson indicated it was for a “serious family emergency,” per ESPN.

The Colts traded a No. 1 pick in 2013 to the Cleveland Browns for Richardson.

The NFLPA has filed a non-injury expedited grievance against the NFL to challenge the league's new personal conduct policy.

The union maintains that the policy is in violation of the collective bargaining agreement and seeks a cease and desist order to enjoin implementation of the policy.

In the grievance, the NFLPA emphasizes that "the NFL adopted the new Policy without the consent, and over the objections, of the NFLPA."

The NFL responded to the union's grievance in a statement Friday morning.

"The league's revised conduct policy was the product of a tremendous amount of analysis and work and is based on input from a broad and diverse group of experts within and outside of football, including current players, former players, and the NFL Players Association," the statement read.

"We and the public firmly believe that all NFL personnel should be held accountable to a stronger, more effective conduct policy. Clearly, the union does not share that belief."

Clay Matthews has been fined $22,050 for an illegal blindside hit on Russell Wilson.

"I was just blocking whoever and it turned out to be the quarterback and obviously calls are going to go in their direction whether it was a blind-side hit or whatever," Matthews said after the game. "I'm just looking to pick up a block and unfortunately that's just how the game played out."

The hit occurred during a second quarter interception.

Tom Brady claimed he was not involved with underinflated footballs and was stunned to hear of the news that they were illegal.

"I didn't alter the balls in any way," said Brady.

Brady admitted there's a usual process he goes through in getting used to using game day footballs, explaining it's like any other piece of equipment for him. 

"I feel like I have always played within the rules. I would never break the rules."

Marshawn Lynch has been fined $20,000 for the obsene gesture he made while scoring a touchdown in the NFC Championship Game.

Lynch turned his back to the official on the goalline and grabbed his crotch.

The NFL is also considering fining Lynch "significantly more" than the $50,000 it has each of the past two seasons for not speaking to the media. Lynch declined to address the media postgame on Sunday.

Lynch is required to speak to the media on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday during Super Bowl week.

Bill Belichick denied having knowledge of deflated footballs during the AFC Championship Game.

"I was shocked to learn of the footballs on Monday. I had no knowledge until Monday morning," he said.

The NFL found that 11 of the New England Patriots' 12 balls were inflated significantly below the NFL's requirements.

"In my entire coaching career, I have never talked to any player or staff member about football air pressure," said Belichick.

Belichick said in the future he will have his players practice with footballs that over-inflated because of this controversy.

"No further comment on NFL investigation, and I've told you all I know from my perspective on the subject," he said, repeating several times, "I've told you everything I know."