NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell made news on Tuesday when he said there was no timeline for his ruling in the appeal of Patriots quarterback Tom Brady’s suspension even though the appeal was heard four weeks ago and NFL rules mandate a ruling “as soon as practicable.”
Brady isn’t the only player currently suspended for the season-opening game between the Patriots and Steelers. Patriots running back LeGarrette Blount and Steelers running back Le’Veon Bell are both suspended for the game as well as a result of their arrests last preseason. Blount is suspended for just the opener for a marijuana possession charge while Bell is suspended for three games because he was charged with a DUI as well.