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Jonathan Vilma sued NFL comissioner Roger Goodell for defamation of character in May. Over the weekend, Vilma filed a lawsuit against the NFL in federal court, claiming...

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Jonathan Vilma's war against NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell continues.

The New Orleans Saints linebacker has told a federal judge he will file an injunction to stop his year-long suspension if it is not overturned on appeal.

The injunction is not related to the defamation lawsuit Vilma has already filed against Goodell.

The appeal was heard

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New Orleans Saints linebacker Scott Shanle claims the NFL blew the "bounty" scandal out of proportion, and explains in detail what actually happened.

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The quarrelsome relationship between the NFL Players Association and the NFL continues to go downward. Last week, New Orleans Saints LB Jonathan Vilma sued NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell for defamation. Today, the NFLPA filed a federal lawsuit alleging that the league and its owners conspired in collusion to establish a secret salary cap in 2010. NFL spokesman Greg Aiello responded to the lawsuit, saying...

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The Associated Press acquired an infamous e-mail that convicted felon Mike Ornstein sent the Saints coaching staff when he was in prison last September. The e-mail has been cited by the NFL as an important piece of evidence in the "bountygate" investigation. As has been the norm, the NFL and the accused players definitively disagree on the context of Ornstein's e-mail, in which he references putting $5,000 on (Aaron) Rodgers. Ornstein claims...

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As expected, the National Football League Players Association has filed a grievance challenging Commissioner Roger Goodell's authority in the suspensions of four players in the NFL Bounty allegations against the New Orleans Saints

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Two months ago, "bountygate" hit the press. Yesterday, the final related suspensions were made when Jonathan Vilma, Will Smith, Scott Fujita, and Anthony Hargrove received bans. In the case of Vilma, it was an entire season. Justified? That's debatable. Is he a scapegoat? Once again, that's debatable. The severity of Vilma's punishment means...

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With the news today that New Orleans Saints linebacker Jonathan Vilma (entire season) and defensive end Will Smith (4 games) will be suspended for their alleged roles in "bountygate," the franchise should gain some cap space. When looking at both contracts, the Saints should save about...

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The NFL suspended four players Wednesday for their role in "bountygate." Current New Orleans Saints Jonathan Vilma and Will Smith, and former Saints Scott Fujita and Anthony Hargrove have received bans for the upcoming season. Vilma has been suspended for the entire 2012 season, effective immediately.

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New Orleans Saints pro bowl middle linebacker Jonathan Vilma restructured his contract yesterday, agreeing to a paycut in the process. The deal saves the Saints around $2.7 million in cap space. Vilma took a paycut of...

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