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NFL suspends Cowboys CB Jones for a minimum of four games
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NFL commissioner Roger Goodell suspended Dallas Cowboys cornerback Adam Jones indefinitely without pay, for a minimum of four games, on Tuesday for violating the league's Personal Conduct Policy.
Adam Jones, CB
Dallas Cowboys
Height: 5-10
Weight: 186
Age: 25
Experience: 3
Jones will miss at least the next four games for the Cowboys until Goodell revisits his case and determines the final length of the suspension following the Cowboys' Week 11 game against Washington on Nov. 16. The decision on whether Jones can return to play will be based on his strict compliance with his NFL and team treatment plans as well as on evaluations of his progress that will be provided to Goodell by clinical experts retained by the NFL.
"We respect and support the decision of the commissioner," Cowboys owner Jerry Jones said in a statement. "I regret that this issue has brought negative attention to the Cowboys and the NFL.
"We move forward with a very clear knowledge as to what the process will be for a possible re-instatement. Adam is well aware of where he stands and what he has to do."
Adam Jones was involved in an alcohol-related physical altercation at a Dallas hotel on Oct. 8 that resulted in hotel employees calling the police. In a letter sent to the player today, Goodell called it a continuation of "a disturbing pattern of behavior and clearly inconsistent with the conditions I set for your continued participation in the NFL."
The NFL began reviewing the incident involving Adam Jones last week. Jerry Jones announced on Thursday Adam Jones did not break any team rules and wouldn't be disciplined by the team, allowing him to start in last week's loss to the Arizona Cardinals.
Adam Jones was suspended for the entire 2007 season for multiple violations of the NFL Personal Conduct Policy. He was traded by Tennessee to Dallas for a foruth-round draft pick in April, and was then reinstated by Goodell on Aug. 28 after being allowed to practice and play in preseason games with the Cowboys.
In reinstating Adam Jones, Goodell said that the player's participation in the NFL depends on demonstrating that he can conduct himself in a socially responsible manner, avoiding any other conduct that brings disrespect to himself, his team, or the NFL.
NFL suspends Cowboys CB Jones for a minimum of four games
NFL.com
NFL commissioner Roger Goodell suspended Dallas Cowboys cornerback Adam Jones indefinitely without pay, for a minimum of four games, on Tuesday for violating the league's Personal Conduct Policy.
Adam Jones, CB
Dallas Cowboys
Height: 5-10
Weight: 186
Age: 25
Experience: 3
Jones will miss at least the next four games for the Cowboys until Goodell revisits his case and determines the final length of the suspension following the Cowboys' Week 11 game against Washington on Nov. 16. The decision on whether Jones can return to play will be based on his strict compliance with his NFL and team treatment plans as well as on evaluations of his progress that will be provided to Goodell by clinical experts retained by the NFL.
"We respect and support the decision of the commissioner," Cowboys owner Jerry Jones said in a statement. "I regret that this issue has brought negative attention to the Cowboys and the NFL.
"We move forward with a very clear knowledge as to what the process will be for a possible re-instatement. Adam is well aware of where he stands and what he has to do."
Adam Jones was involved in an alcohol-related physical altercation at a Dallas hotel on Oct. 8 that resulted in hotel employees calling the police. In a letter sent to the player today, Goodell called it a continuation of "a disturbing pattern of behavior and clearly inconsistent with the conditions I set for your continued participation in the NFL."
The NFL began reviewing the incident involving Adam Jones last week. Jerry Jones announced on Thursday Adam Jones did not break any team rules and wouldn't be disciplined by the team, allowing him to start in last week's loss to the Arizona Cardinals.
Adam Jones was suspended for the entire 2007 season for multiple violations of the NFL Personal Conduct Policy. He was traded by Tennessee to Dallas for a foruth-round draft pick in April, and was then reinstated by Goodell on Aug. 28 after being allowed to practice and play in preseason games with the Cowboys.
In reinstating Adam Jones, Goodell said that the player's participation in the NFL depends on demonstrating that he can conduct himself in a socially responsible manner, avoiding any other conduct that brings disrespect to himself, his team, or the NFL.
