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The NFL denied the ruling of the CBA Appeals Panel overturned suspensions for the four players suspended by Commissioner Roger Goodell and said Goodell was asked only to clarify earlier rulings.

"In light of some confusion surrounding the ruling of the CBA Appeals Panel, it is important to understand what the panel did and did not rule. The panel did not overturn the suspensions and did not say Commissioner Goodell overstepped his authority,"

"The panel's decision asks no more than that the commissioner clarify his earlier rulings to ensure -- and to clearly state -- that no part of the prior ruling was attributable to matters within Professor Burbank's authority (salary cap violations). It does not require the commissioner to take additional evidence or to "reweigh" the evidence currently in the record. The panel did not take issue with any findings that were made in the course of the investigation, did not exonerate anyone involved, and did not say that the commissioner "overstepped his authority." "

NFL: Appeals Panel merely put suspension 'on hold' - Yahoo! Sports

NFL asserts Goodell has 'full authority to impose discipline on the players' - Yahoo! Sports

Appears "The League" is going to be stubborn and may drown if it rains...

If this is the case there is no reason for th eplayers to meet with Der Kommisar. The statements released by the league could be viewed as any additional information WILL NOT be considered and the suspensions will just be reinstated by Der Kommisar.

They may just sit back and take their chances with the Judge on the matter...

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