For anyone who has not read the NFLs personal conduct policy
NFL personal conduct policy
Engaging in violent and/or criminal activity is unacceptable and constitutes conduct detrimental to the integrity of and public confidence in the National Football League. Such conduct alienates the fans on whom the success of the League depends and has negative and sometimes tragic consequences for both the victim and the perpetrator.
The League is committed to promoting and encouraging lawful conduct and to providing a safe and professional workplace for its employees.
Persons covered by policy
The following persons ("Covered Persons") shall be considered subject to this Policy: (i) all players under contract; (ii) all full-time employees of the National Football League, its Member Clubs and related entities; (iii) all rookie players once they are selected in the NFL college draft; and (iv) all undrafted rookie players, unsigned veterans and other prospective employees once they commence negotiations with a Club concerning employment.
Prohibited conduct
It will be considered conduct detrimental for Covered Persons to engage in (or to aid, abet or conspire to engage in or to incite) violent and/or criminal activity. Examples of such Prohibited Conduct include, without limitation: any crime involving the use or threat of physical violence to a person or persons; the use of a deadly weapon in the commission of a crime; possession or distribution of a weapon in violation of state or federal law; involvement in "hate crimes" or crimes of domestic violence; theft, larceny or other property crimes; sex offenses; racketeering; money laundering; obstruction of justice; resisting arrest; fraud; and violent or threatening conduct. Additionally, Covered Persons shall not by their words or conduct suggest that criminal activity is acceptable or condoned within the NFL.
Persons charged with criminal activity
Any Covered Person arrested for or charged with conduct prohibited by this policy will be required to undergo a consultation and additional counseling as directed. Failure to comply with the consultation and counseling (including being arrested for or charged with additional criminal activity during the evaluation and counseling period) shall itself be conduct detrimental to the National Football League and shall be punishable by fine or suspension at the discretion of the Commissioner.
Disposition of the criminal proceeding
Any Covered Person convicted of or admitting to a criminal violation (including a plea to a lesser included offense; a plea of nolo contendere or no contest; or the acceptance of a diversionary program, deferred adjudication, disposition of supervision, or similar arrangement) will be subject to discipline as determined by the Commissioner. Such discipline may include a fine, suspension without pay and/or banishment from the League. Any Covered Person convicted of or admitting to a second criminal violation will be suspended without pay or banished for a period of time to be determined by the Commissioner.
Persons engaged in violent activity in the workplace
Every employee is entitled to a safe and professional workplace free of criminal behavior, violence and threats against personal safety. Criminal conduct in the workplace or against other employees is prohibited. Any Covered Person who commits or threatens violent acts against co-workers, regardless of whether an arrest is made or criminal charges are brought, shall be subject to evaluation, counseling and discipline, including termination of employment.
Duty to report prohibited conduct
To ensure the effective administration of the policy, the League must be advised when a Covered Person engages in Prohibited Conduct. The obligation to report an arrest or criminal charge extends to both the person involved and to the Club or League entity for which he or she works.
When a person subject to this policy is arrested or charged with Prohibited Conduct, that information must be reported to the Club and NFL Security. Failure to report an incident will constitute conduct detrimental and will be taken into consideration in the final determination of discipline under this policy.
Appeal rights
Any person disciplined under this policy shall have a right of appeal, including a hearing, before the Commissioner or his designee. Except for the enforcement of a suspension, no other requirements set forth in the policy will be stayed pending the completion of the appeal.
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Sounds like the chiefs have more then enough to suspend LJ
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I really don't think he did any of those things.
He was dumb as a stump, but he didn’t break any laws.
Maybe this..
Additionally, Covered Persons shall not by their words or conduct suggest that criminal activity is acceptable or condoned within the NFL.
but it’s reaching.
by NJ Chiefs Fan on Oct 27, 2009 11:49 AM CDT up reply actions
The law isn't what matters.
Both the NFL and the teams employ the players, but do not administer any form of actual law. So neither the league nor the team can send players to prison or anything like that, but can absolutely punish them for conduct that is perfectly legal, yet unacceptable to the league.
by burntorangehorn on Oct 27, 2009 12:07 PM CDT up reply actions
The policy above specifically mentions criminal activity.
The team likely has a clause in his contract about detremental conduct, but the above policy doesn’t look like it should apply.
by NJ Chiefs Fan on Oct 27, 2009 12:17 PM CDT up reply actions
Right
However, this personal conduct policy has not been exhaustive in describing the things the NFL or even a team can and will punish.
by burntorangehorn on Oct 27, 2009 1:15 PM CDT up reply actions
The question is...
was Larry betting on getting suspended?
dammit, Larry!
why did you have to wait until AFTER the trade deadline to start acting like a jackass?
I don't think this would have encouraged any team to trade for him.
I remember Dawson to Taylor, Kenney to Carson, and Blackledge catching the snap in his facemask. Seen it all...
For those interested in the actual conduct policy:
http://nflplayers.com/images/fck/NFL%20Personal%20Conduct%20Policy%202008.pdf
There are some things that apply to Johnson’s conduct in the past, and there are some that apply now, particularly:
Conduct that undermines or puts at risk the integrity and reputation of the NFL, NFL clubs, or NFL players.
by burntorangehorn on Oct 27, 2009 1:19 PM CDT reply actions

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