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NFL bans players with domestic violence, sexual assault convictions from combine
Posted on 2/9/16 at 9:16 am
Posted on 2/9/16 at 9:16 am
And the draft.
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The NFL will no longer allow players with convictions for domestic violence, sexual assault or weapons offenses to attend the annual scouting combine in Indianapolis.
NFL teams were informed of this policy change in a memo from the NFL’s executive vice president of football operations Troy Vincent late last month.
In the memo, obtained by USA TODAY Sports, Vincent wrote that invited prospects would be barred from "any league-related event" if a background check turns up a felony or misdemeanor conviction. Players that refuse to submit to a background check will also be uninvited.
It also means those players would not be invited to the draft.
"It is important for us to remain strongly committed to league values as we demonstrate to our fans, future players, coaches, general managers, and others who support our game that character matters," Vincent wrote in the memo.
The rule is expected to impact only a handful of players each year. More than 300 players attend the combine each February, where they meet with teams, undergo physicals, participate in a variety of on-field tests, including the 40-yard dash, and go through a series of position-specific drills.
Had the rule been in place in 2015, No. 1 overall pick Jameis Winston would have still been allowed to participate in the combine because he was never convicted of sexual assault, despite allegations and a civil lawsuit while at Florida State.
But former Michigan linebacker Frank Clark, who wound up a second-round pick of the Seattle Seahawks, would have been barred. Clark pleaded guilty to a lesser charge after an arrest for a domestic violence incident.
Vincent told teams that players who are barred from the combine will have no restrictions from attending other private workouts, pro days and regional combines.
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This post was edited on 2/9/16 at 9:17 am
Posted on 2/9/16 at 9:19 am to Byron Bojangles III
wow, that's a little ridiculous. like i get they're trying to make a statement, but gtfo
Posted on 2/9/16 at 9:21 am to Byron Bojangles III
The media reaction will be interesting when the first very high profile player is barred.
Posted on 2/9/16 at 9:21 am to Byron Bojangles III
No Felonies League
Posted on 2/9/16 at 9:23 am to Byron Bojangles III
So if you get arrested for theft you're in the clear. Just don't beat or rape anyone. What a joke ![](https://images.tigerdroppings.com/Images/Icons/IconLOL.gif)
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Posted on 2/9/16 at 9:25 am to Byron Bojangles III
I'm guessing Jalen Mills is banned?
Posted on 2/9/16 at 9:32 am to Byron Bojangles III
The NFL is going to shite.
Posted on 2/9/16 at 9:39 am to Byron Bojangles III
Ehhh, as long as it's conviction I guess it's fine. They can do whatever they want. But the problem is consistency, which lack.
Posted on 2/9/16 at 10:01 am to Byron Bojangles III
Looks like you won't see anyone from Louisville, Miami, or Baylor at the combine anymore.
Posted on 2/9/16 at 10:05 am to Byron Bojangles III
Isn't that somewhat discriminatory? I'm all for it, but the current players should also be judged accordingly instead of a 3 game suspension, etc....or in some cases, none at all.
Posted on 2/9/16 at 10:17 am to Byron Bojangles III
Lol, Congress isn't even this strict.
Posted on 2/9/16 at 11:10 am to Byron Bojangles III
So if you wanted to fulfill your MYPLAYER MADDEN fantasy of joining your favorite team, pimp-slap your g/f, call the police on yourself....sign a 1 year deal for $1M/yr.
Then once you're on the Cowboys where you've always wanted to be, you can re-sign with them at the original rookie pay scale rate for where you would've been slotted in the draft.
Genius!
Then once you're on the Cowboys where you've always wanted to be, you can re-sign with them at the original rookie pay scale rate for where you would've been slotted in the draft.
Genius!
Posted on 2/9/16 at 11:18 am to Byron Bojangles III
They realize the only growth they can get is from women so they pander to their issues. Like changing the Rooney rule to also include a woman as well.
Posted on 2/9/16 at 11:34 am to Byron Bojangles III
The NFL is turning into competitive ribbon dancing.
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