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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...

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...

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

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...

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...

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...

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.

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...

Suspensions, substantial fines, and loss of draft picks are three expected punishments the NFL will dole out to the New Orleans Saints as a result of "bountygate." However, the ramifications of Gregg Williams' bounty scandal will create shock waves, not just in the Crescent City, but throughout the NFL universe.

The New Orleans Saints practiced outdoors today as they prepare for their divisional road playoff game on Saturday against the San Francisco 49ers. Three key players missed practice today, while two others were limited.

The New Orleans Saints will be without two starters tomorrow in their matchup against the Minnesota Vikings, and a third is listed as questionable.

Three New Orleans Saints missed practice Wednesday, while one other was limited. Despite a back injury, tight end Jimmy Graham practice fully, as did three other starters who are battling injuries.

While starting middle linebacker Jonathan Vilma has missed time with a lingering knee injury, Jo-Lonn Dunbar has stepped for the New Orleans Saints in a big way. He earned his second game ball of the season for his excellent play in Monday night's win over the Giants. Simply put, Dunbar continues to get better.

New Orleans Saints head coach Sean Payton gave his team the entire week off during the open date. The team returned to practice this week refreshed and healthy. However, there are still a few names on the latest injury report.

New Orleans Saints linebacker Jo-Lonn Dunbar has filled in admirably in the middle for injured pro bowler Jonathan Vilma the last two weeks. He's fast, he's young, and he's third on the team in tackles. In Sunday's win over the Atlanta Falcons, he made the biggest play of his career.

New Orleans Saints Pro-Bowl middle linebacker Jonathan Vilma has reportedly had surgery on his injured knee. Vilma had already missed 3 games this year due to the injury, including the last 2.

New Orleans Saints kicker Garrett Hartley was put on injured reserve yesterday. Hartley suffered an unspecified hip injury while kicking an extra point during the preseason. Hartley's agent claims that Hartley recently suffered a set back while rehabbing the injury, leading the Saints place him on IR. New Orleans also released defensive tackle Mitch King and signed linebacker Ramon Humber and offensive tackle Pat McQuinston.

Middle linebacker Jonathan Vilma is the heart and soul of the New Orleans Saints' defense. In his three season with the Saints, Vilma has been in on 347 tackles, including including 256 solos tackles, along with seven sacks, and five interceptions. But Vilma's worth doesn't rest with numbers, alone.

Who's the "Big 3" on offense, and defense, for the New Orleans Saints? What about the Dallas Cowboys, or the Green Bay Packers, or the Oakland Raiders?