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NFL roundup: Goodell vows conduct policy changes

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For the first time in more than a week, commissioner Roger Goodell addressed domestic violence issues and the NFL Personal Conduct Policy during a Friday news conference in New York.

With his integrity in question, and possibly his job as commissioner on the line, Goodell said “he got it wrong” when it came to the recent Ray Rice incident. He promised he “will get it right” going forward.

“We have seen all too much of the NFL doing wrong,” Goodell said. “That starts with me.”

Goodell, who made his first public comments since Sept. 10, vowed there will be positive changes and “everything is on the table.” He specifically mentioned changes to the NFL Conduct Policy, but first, the commissioner’s office has to take care of its own house.

“We will get it right. It won’t be easy, but we will get it right,” he said.

Goodell wants to create a personal conduct committee to oversee the type of conduct that is expected from everyone in the league. The committee will help decide “how we represent ourselves and how can we hold ourselves to that standard.”

Goodell stressed the league has the opportunity to create change across all levels of society.

“There will be changes to the personal conduct policy. I know this … nothing is off the table. We will implement new — clear and transparent — conduct polices for owners and players,” Goodell said, adding he hopes to have these changes implemented by the Super Bowl.

Goodell said he understands the criticism heaped on him and that he had not considered stepping down.

–The NFL has teamed up with the National Domestic Violence Hotline to provide “much-needed resources” to the organization in order to help women who have been abused.

A hotline spokesperson told ESPN.com that the commitment was a “multiyear, multimillion dollar deal.”

The organization said that just days after the release of a video showing Baltimore Ravens running back Ray Rice punching and knocking out his then-fiancee and now-wife, Janay Palmer, in an Atlantic City hotel casino elevator in February, the Hotline’s call volume increased by 84 percent.

The calls have remained higher than normal with spikes happening after each new report about domestic violence charges against NFL players.

–Fallout from the NFL’s off-field domestic violence issue has prompted Procter & Gamble to withdraw from taking part in Breast Cancer Awareness Month, according to multiple reports.

CBSSports.com reported that P&G’s Crest brand had been working on the campaign, which involved all the teams and “player-ambassadors.” Players would have worn pink mouthguards and engaged in social media on a variety of platforms.

Proctor & Gamble released a statement saying, “Domestic violence is completely unacceptable and we have strongly urged the NFL to take swift and decisive action to address this issue. … Our decision to cancel this on field activity was related to this ongoing issue.”

–Commissioner Roger Goodell sent a letter to team owners that all NFL personnel will undergo domestic violence awareness training.

The letter stated that personnel and staff will be required to undergo training on the prevention of domestic violence and sexual assault starting within 30 days.

The letter also informs owners of new partnerships with several groups, including funding for the National Domestic Violence Hotline, an online forum for teens called Loveisrespect that offers chat advice on dating abuse and the National Sexual Violence Resource Center.

–Cleveland Browns Pro Bowl wide receiver Josh Gordon’s season-long suspension was reduced to 10 games on the heels of the NFL and NFLPA approving a new substance-abuse policy Friday.

Gordon will be eligible to return against the Atlanta Falcons on Nov. 23 provided he meets the terms of the new policy.

He also will be allowed to return to the Browns’ facility to condition and take part in meetings. He is not allowed to practice until the week before the Atlanta game.

–DAVIE, Fla. — Dolphins defensive end Dion Jordan had his four-game suspension for violating the NFL Policy on Performance-Enhancing Substances lifted, but he was slapped with a separate four-game suspension for violating the NFL’s Policy and Program on Substances of Abuse.

That means Jordan, the No. 3 pick of the 2013 draft, will serve a total of six games on suspension this season.

He’ll be eligible to re-join the team on Oct. 20. Previously, he would have been able to re-join the team Sept. 29.

–The New York Giants ruled middle linebacker Jon Beason out of Sunday’s game against the Houston Texans with a toe/foot injury.

Coach Tom Coughlin said Beason went to North Carolina to visit foot specialist Dr. Robert Anderson.

There was hope that Beason might be recovered enough to play Sunday. He had shed a protective boot on Thursday, but the team medical staff determined that it would be best for him to sit out at least this week.

–The Dallas Cowboys might not know until Sunday if quarterback Tony Romo will have his most dangerous downfield target against the St. Louis Rams after wide receiver Dez Bryant was listed as questionable with a shoulder injury.

Bryant took part in limited practice for the second consecutive day, but is confident he will be on the field come game day.

“I’ll be ready to roll on Sunday,” he told the team’s website. “Nothing is going to keep me out.”

Romo, who sat out Wednesday’s practice with a stiff back, is listed as probable and will play.

–Kansas City Chiefs running back Jamaal Charles returned to limited practice, just five days after suffering a high ankle sprain against the Denver Broncos.

The Chiefs are waiting to see how his ankle responds before determining his status for Sunday’s game at the Miami Dolphins.

“He did practice and he moved around and did a decent job,” Chiefs coach Andy Reid said. “So, we’ll see how it all works out.

–Washington Redskins wide receiver DeSean Jackson was officially listed as questionable for Sunday’s game at the Philadelphia Eagles and is expected to be a game-day decision. Jackson suffered a sprained shoulder in Week 2, and returned to limited practice for the first time.

“He was very limited,” Redskins head coach Jay Gruden said of Jackson’s work Friday. “But I think it was a step in the positive direction. (We will) get an

–Thousands of Baltimore Ravens fans lined up to exchange their Ray Rice jerseys and cut ties with the former running back who was once one of the team’s most popular players.

Fans went to M&T Bank Stadium to trade for an available jersey of another Ravens player.

The Ravens released Rice last week after a second video emerged of him knocking out his then-fiance and now-wife, Janay, unconscious in an Atlantic City elevator in February. The NFL suspended Rice indefinitely.

–Hall of Famer Jerry Rice wants to see the San Francisco 49ers bench defensive lineman Ray McDonald while the criminal investigation of his arrest for domestic violence continues.

Rice joins his former teammate and fellow Hall of Famer Steve Young, who offered the same opinion on ESPN’s “Monday Night Countdown” last week.

McDonald was arrested Aug. 31 on suspicion of domestic violence. He was accused of hitting his pregnant fiancee. He has not been charged and has started both of the 49ers’ games.

–The Arizona Cardinals placed linebacker John Abraham on season-ending injured reserve due to ongoing concussion issues.

Abraham left the team last week after suffering from memory loss due to concussions, but returned to the team Monday. Unfortunately, he was never able to get through the concussion protocol.

By coming back and being put on IR, Abraham still receives his $3 million salary.

–Cincinnati Bengals wide receiver A.J. Green, who has been dealing with a toe ailment, proclaimed himself ready for Sunday’s game against the visiting Tennessee Titans.

Green was limited in Thursday’s practice, but indicated he would be full-go Friday. He ended up taking only five plays in the victory over Atlanta last Sunday. He had six catches for 131 yards and a touchdown in the season-opening win in Baltimore.

“It was good, it wasn’t sore,” Green said of how it reacted to Thursday’s workout. “I think I will (play) Sunday.”

–The Indianapolis Colts ruled out linebacker Jerrell Freeman and defensive end Arthur Jones for Sunday’s game at Jacksonville.

Freeman has been nursing a hamstring injury that also forced him to miss Monday night’s loss to the Philadelphia Eagles.

Jones will be sidelined two to four weeks while recovering from a high-ankle sprain suffered in the Eagles game.

–San Diego Chargers linebacker Melvin Ingram has been ruled out of Sunday’s game at Buffalo.

Ingram has been dealing with hamstring issues, sitting out this week’s practices. Wide receiver Keenan Allen provided some encouragement with his participation during Friday practice. He was listed as questionable on the injury report.

Running back Ryan Mathews was officially ruled out. Mathews has a sprained MCL in his right knee and could miss four to five weeks.

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