It appears an offseason filled with questionable decisions from current NFL players has forced the hand of the league (and rightfully so) as they’ve released new rules on domestic violence offenders.
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While the true definition of what the NFL perceives to be domestic violence is still relatively cloudy (does a player need to be convicted/plead guilty?) what is clear is that they no longer want to be associated with such an awful act, understandably.
Given that, the NFL reportedly sent out a memo to every team in the league informing them of the new domestic violence rules which includes a six-game suspension for a first time offender and a lifetime ban on a second offense.
Jane McManus of ESPNNewYork.com broke the news.
The NFL announced sweeping new measures on domestic violence in a letter to owners today; Six games for 1st offense, lifetime ban for 2nd.
— Jane McManus (@janesports) August 28, 2014
Many were appalled at the slap on the wrist given to Baltimore Ravens running back Ray Rice, though without proper rules in place the league seemed to suggest they were handcuffed regarding a ruling. That will no longer be the case as the new rules make it crystal clear that such violence will not be tolerated. Sadly it’s a bit too late for some of the past and most recent cases we’ve seen, though doing something is better than doing nothing.
Hopefully the league will give a bit more of a defined ruling as to what they perceive as domestic violence as the grey area they currently sit in will make it difficult to enforce the rules properly.
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