The NFL is taking a step toward trying to deter teams from drafting prospects with a checkered past, albeit a somewhat cosmetic move.
The NFL has adopted a new rule banning draft prospects from the NFL scouting combine or attending the NFL draft if they've been convicted of felony or misdemeanor domestic violence, sexual assault or weapons charges, according to NFL executive vice president of football operations and retired former NFL cornerback Troy Vincent.
"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 a memo to NFL teams.