Saints Players’ Bountygate Suspensions Overturned by Appeals Panel

The suspensions handed out to the New Orleans Saints players by NFL commissioner Roger Goodell for their roles in Bountygate have been voided.

An appeals panel made up of three members overturned the suspensions, ruling that Goodell wasn’t in his jurisdiction, but NFL system arbiter Stephen Barbank does.

This means Scott Fujita, Anthony Hargrove, Will Smith, and Jonathan Vilma are all eligible to play football this weekend, although Hargrove is the only player not currently on an NFL roster.

I’m stunned; I have no words.

BREAKING: Saints Players Involved in Bounty Program Suspended

The NFL has finally handed down the punishment to the players involved in the Saints’ bounty program.

According to Adam Schefter, linebacker Jonathan Vilma has been suspended for the season, defensive tackle Anthony Hargrove has been suspended for eight games, defensive end Will Smith has been suspended for four games, and linebacker Scott Fujita has been suspended for three games.

A full, extensive write-up of all the bounty program findings can be found here.