Roger Goodell Confirms He Will Hear Tom Brady’s Deflategate Suspension Appeal

June 2, 2015   ·   Adam Wells   ·   Jump to comments

NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell will not recuse himself from hearing the appeal for New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady, who is fighting a four-game suspension for his role in Deflategate.
The NFL Players Association filed a formal request May 19 asking Goodell to appoint an independent arbitrator in his place for Brady's hearing. 
Per NFL Network's Albert Breer, Goodell has issued an official statement explaining why he will not be recusing himself from the case:
Our Collective Bargaining Agreement provides that "at his discretion," the Commissioner may serve as hearing officer in "any appeal" involving conduct detrimental to the integrity of, or public confidence in, the game of professional football. I will exercise that discretion to hear Mr. Brady's appeal. I have carefully reviewed the NFLPA's recusal motion of May 19 as well as Mr. Nash's response of May 22. (Neither party requested to be heard on the matter.) Based on the unambiguous language and ...

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