Document Type
Article
Publication Date
Spring 3-1-2015
Rights
Abstract
After the most tumultuous months in the history of the NFL, Helen A. Drew analyzes the string of disciplinary issues that plagued the sport, including the Ray Rice and Adrian Peterson incidents, among others. Drew tracks the timeline of negative events in 2014, then proceeds to discuss NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell's history regarding player discipline. The Article concludes by discussing the NFL's revised personal conduct policy and suggesting improvements to the NFL's internal operations in an effort to strengthen the NFL community and brand.
Publication Title
Buffalo Law Review: The Docket
First Page
1
Last Page
21
Recommended Citation
Helen A. Drew,
To Protect The Shield: Combatting Domestic Violence in the NFL,
63
Buff. L. Rev. Docket
1
(2015).
Available at:
https://digitalcommons.law.buffalo.edu/journal_articles/909