Jim Irsay Suspended 6 Games: Latest Details, Comments and Reaction

September 2, 2014   ·   Tyler Conway   ·   Jump to comments

NFL commissioner Roger Goodell has consistently said the league's conduct policy applies just as stringently to executives as it does to players. On Tuesday, Goodell backed up his words with action, handing down a six-game suspension to Indianapolis Colts owner Jim Irsay.  
Ian Rapoport of NFL.com was the first to report the news:
The NFL later confirmed the news in a release:
Terms of the suspension imposed by Commissioner Roger Goodell include the following:
During the suspension, which takes effect at 5 p.m. ET tomorrow, Mr. Irsay may not be present at the club’s facility, may not attend any practices or games, may not represent the club at league or league committee meetings or at any other team or league event, and may not conduct media interviews or engage in social media regarding any team or league matters. In addition, Mr. Irsay is fined $500,000, the maximum permitted under league rules. Irsay will be subject to ongoing treatment, coun...

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