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Aldon Smith suspension could be cut
Updated: October 21, 2014, 12:16 PM ET
By Chris Mortensen | ESPN
ESPN NFL's Chris Mortensen breaks down the possibility of 49ers linebacker Aldon Smith returning early from his nine-game suspension due to good behavior.
The San Francisco 49ers could get help sooner than expected following this week's bye because outside linebacker Aldon Smith's nine-game suspension could be reduced for good behavior, league sources confirmed Monday. Aldon Smith's nine-game suspension could be reduced for good behavior, league sources said.
Smith was suspended before the season by the NFL under terms of the league's personal conduct and substance abuse policies. His nine-game suspension is set to end Nov. 10 after the 49ers play the Saints.
However, sources confirmed an NBC Sports report that Smith's suspension could be reduced by one or two games, which makes it possible he could be available to play in a Week 9 game against the Rams or the Week 10 game against the Saints. He must maintain his good behavior for commissioner Roger Goodell to reduce the penalty.
Under terms of his suspension, the league has allowed Smith to be in the team's facility for meetings and conditioning, although he has not been allowed to practice with the team.
A reduction to Smith's suspension would not set a precedent, as other players, including Ben Roethlisberger and Brandon Marshall, have had similar suspensions reduced.
Why are they thinking of doing this? This guy is doing a hard, well earned 9-game suspension for the multiple crimes he made off the field. The gun charge, the DUI where he crashed into a tree, and the bomb threat. He deserves to serve the full 9-game suspension (more imo). Why would they let him off 1-2 games early? Just because he's stayed out of trouble for a stretch of 3 months? Good behavior is a positive and a sign of progress on his part, but it in no way, shape, or form erases his bad decisions in the past.
Aldon Smith suspension could be cut
Updated: October 21, 2014, 12:16 PM ET
By Chris Mortensen | ESPN
ESPN NFL's Chris Mortensen breaks down the possibility of 49ers linebacker Aldon Smith returning early from his nine-game suspension due to good behavior.
The San Francisco 49ers could get help sooner than expected following this week's bye because outside linebacker Aldon Smith's nine-game suspension could be reduced for good behavior, league sources confirmed Monday. Aldon Smith's nine-game suspension could be reduced for good behavior, league sources said.
Smith was suspended before the season by the NFL under terms of the league's personal conduct and substance abuse policies. His nine-game suspension is set to end Nov. 10 after the 49ers play the Saints.
However, sources confirmed an NBC Sports report that Smith's suspension could be reduced by one or two games, which makes it possible he could be available to play in a Week 9 game against the Rams or the Week 10 game against the Saints. He must maintain his good behavior for commissioner Roger Goodell to reduce the penalty.
Under terms of his suspension, the league has allowed Smith to be in the team's facility for meetings and conditioning, although he has not been allowed to practice with the team.
A reduction to Smith's suspension would not set a precedent, as other players, including Ben Roethlisberger and Brandon Marshall, have had similar suspensions reduced.
Why are they thinking of doing this? This guy is doing a hard, well earned 9-game suspension for the multiple crimes he made off the field. The gun charge, the DUI where he crashed into a tree, and the bomb threat. He deserves to serve the full 9-game suspension (more imo). Why would they let him off 1-2 games early? Just because he's stayed out of trouble for a stretch of 3 months? Good behavior is a positive and a sign of progress on his part, but it in no way, shape, or form erases his bad decisions in the past.
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