NFL players, media members react to new Ray Rice video on Twitter

On Monday morning, a video of Baltimore Ravens running back Ray Ricepunching his then-fiancéeJanay Palmer in an Atlantic City casino elevator in February was

On Monday morning, a video of Baltimore Ravens running back Ray Ricepunching his then-fiancéeJanay Palmer in an Atlantic City casino elevator in February was published by TMZ.

Rice had previously been suspended two games by NFL commissioner Roger Goodell after he was charged with third-degree aggravated assault. Rice was accepted into a pretrial diversion program that will allow the charges to be dropped upon completion.

Since handing Rice the two-game ban, Goodell has changed the NFL's policy for domestic violence offenders. Under the new policy, a first-time violation of the league's Personal Conduct Policy -- regarding assault, battery, domestic violence or sexual assault that involves physical force -- will result in a six-game suspension. A second offense will result in a lifetime ban from the NFL.​

Current and former NFL players, media members and other NFL figures have taken to Twitter to post their reaction to the new video. Warning: NSFW language below.​

Denver Broncos defensive tackle Terrance Knighton:

Washington Redskins defensive end Chris Baker:

Sad day for the @nfl just watched that Ray Rice video 2 games for that and a year suspension for smoking a lil pot idk something not right

— Chris Baker (@cbakerswaggy) September 8, 2014

Green Bay Packers guard T.J. Lang:

2 games. Disturbing.

— Teej. (@TJLang70) September 8, 2014

Denver Broncos cornerback Chris Harris:

The NFL should have zero tolerance for domestic violence. There is never a reason for any man to be violent towards any woman.

— Chris Harris (@ChrisHarrisJr) September 8, 2014

Redskins long snapper Nick Sundberg:

To all the ravens fans who said I had no clue what happened in the elevator. Apology accepted.

— Nick Sundberg (@NickSundberg) September 8, 2014

Pittsburgh Steelers safety Will Allen:

Parental Advisory Recommended: This is sad and inexcusable. Domestic Violence should not be ignored on any level http://t.co/VIL4Jj2bo7

— Will Allen (@_W__J__A_) September 8, 2014

New York Giants linebacker Spencer Paysinger:

Are there people out there that really believed that.
-An Elevator
-In a Casino
-In Atlantic City
Didn't have video evidence to begin with?

— Spencer Paysinger (@PYSNGR) September 8, 2014

Redskins defensive back Duke Ihenacho:

No audio is needed...it's blatantly wrong and sickening. And there's no way you can defend those actions.

— Duke Ihenacho (@DukeIhenacho) September 8, 2014

To one, spit on (as if it wasn't enough...and might be even more disrespectful than hitting someone)...then to basically KO this woman

— Duke Ihenacho (@DukeIhenacho) September 8, 2014

No I don't care how you slice it, it's wrong. They gotta open the case back up and come down hard on this one

— Duke Ihenacho (@DukeIhenacho) September 8, 2014

& being a fan of someone that's a good player is one thing, but this is way bigger than football. Don't be blind to what's really important

— Duke Ihenacho (@DukeIhenacho) September 8, 2014

Former New York Giants center Shaun O'Hara:

Watched Ray Rice Video. As a man I am disgusted. As former NFL player I am ashamed by handling of this by the league. Despicable.

— Shaun O'Hara (@ShaunOHara60) September 8, 2014

Former NFL linebacker Scott Fujita:

I'm glad no one this morning seems to care about yesterday's games. This piece of shit needs to be out of the league. Period.

— Scott Fujita (@sfujita55) September 8, 2014

Former linebacker London Fletcher:

@AaronThompson83 @BrandonTierney I agree we all make mistakes, however he should've gave him a harsher punishment without public outcry.

— TheIronman (@LFletcher59) September 8, 2014

Former quarterback Sage Rosenfels:

DON'T HIT WOMEN. It's not complicated.

— Sage Rosenfels (@SageRosenfels18) September 8, 2014

Roger Goodell made $44 Million last year to make really difficult decisions. This was an easy one.

— Sage Rosenfels (@SageRosenfels18) September 8, 2014

I wonder how many games the suspension would have been if that was Roger Goodell's daughter lying there?

— Sage Rosenfels (@SageRosenfels18) September 8, 2014

Former linebacker Keith Bulluck:

Dudes that hit women are more than likely soft, insecure individuals on a power trip...

— keith bulluck (@kbull53) September 8, 2014

Former guard Ross Tucker:

Understand why people NFL focused but how did Atlantic City prosecutor not find Ray Rice guilty?

— Ross Tucker (@RossTuckerNFL) September 8, 2014

Former defensive back Mark McMillian:

As I stated months ago the Ray Rice suspension was never handled properly the NFL & the commissioner is on the clock. SMH

— Mark McMillian (@MarkMcMillian29) September 8, 2014

I feel bad for the kids who have to attend school & watch all the video. For all the females of domestic violence PLEASE GET HELP

— Mark McMillian (@MarkMcMillian29) September 8, 2014

No way I would attend a game with that young man playing the sport so many before us laid it all on the line for #StopDomesticViolence

— Mark McMillian (@MarkMcMillian29) September 8, 2014

You telling me if this was your Mom or daughter you wouldn't be outraged this young man should be done #NFL WOW http://t.co/debY6UUpZ4

— Mark McMillian (@MarkMcMillian29) September 8, 2014

It's so wrong many things wrong with this situation. Spit, punch, trying to wake her up like she passed out on her own it's crazy SMH WOW

— Mark McMillian (@MarkMcMillian29) September 8, 2014

Now that the #Ravens know what we all new happened months ago what should be the next step ? Roger & the #NFL dropped the ball SMH

— Mark McMillian (@MarkMcMillian29) September 8, 2014

“The superior man is modest in his speech, but exceeds in his actions.” #RavensYourOnTheClock #NFL

— Mark McMillian (@MarkMcMillian29) September 8, 2014

Former running back Derrick Ward:

So I just saw the Ray Rice video from inside of the elevator. If Roger Goddell doesn't kick him out of the league for that then Goddell need

— Derrick Ward (@derrickward32) September 8, 2014

2 be fired. No woman should ever have to get punched in the face I'm sorry. And I know Ray Personally but that's just uncaused for.

— Derrick Ward (@derrickward32) September 8, 2014

Let some guy punch my daughter in the face and he will die bottom line.

— Derrick Ward (@derrickward32) September 8, 2014

Great point. How the hell do u get suspended more games for smoking weed than u do for beating your wife? I love the NFL it's taken care of

— Derrick Ward (@derrickward32) September 8, 2014

Myself and my family. But there comes a time that u have to draw a line as players and take over the league and the dealings that go own

— Derrick Ward (@derrickward32) September 8, 2014

Within it. His teammates that are the leaders should do just like Gerry Bertier did in Remember the Titans and tell Coach Harbaugh they

— Derrick Ward (@derrickward32) September 8, 2014

Don't want him on the team anymore. It's unacceptable.

— Derrick Ward (@derrickward32) September 8, 2014

Former Minnesota Vikings punter Chris Kluwe:

Former offensive lineman LeCharles Bentley:

Ray Rice, at a loss for words. If anybody believes that's the FIRST time he's hit a woman, I got an ocean in AZ I'd like to sell you #Coward

— LeCharles Bentley (@64AMDG) September 8, 2014

2 games?!?! His ass needs to be in jail. I don't smoke weed but I'd rather have a weed head on my team than a Ray Rice. #Coward

— LeCharles Bentley (@64AMDG) September 8, 2014

And there's nothing she could have said to deserve THAT. Not a damb thing... That was a planned attack. Spit on her too.. Bruh... 😑#Coward

— LeCharles Bentley (@64AMDG) September 8, 2014

NFL players want to stand up for some shat, don't play against Ravens until Rice is suspended indefinitely. What if that was YOUR daughter?

— LeCharles Bentley (@64AMDG) September 8, 2014

He could've killed that girl. They need to sports science the force of that punch. NFL players are STRONG... Like very strong...

— LeCharles Bentley (@64AMDG) September 8, 2014

I'm done.... Going to MNF game... Glad my ticket is free... Ain't paying for nothing nfl related until RAT RICE retires...

— LeCharles Bentley (@64AMDG) September 8, 2014

Former safety Hamza Abdullah:

Former tackle Wade Smith:

I just saw the Ray Rice video smdh... As a man, I have no respect for him any longer. NONE. I don't see how any man could.

— Wade Smith (@Smitty74allday) September 8, 2014

Former defensive tackle Trevor Law:

That Ray Rice video really has me upset today. The act and NFL reaction are absolutely unacceptable. Shame, shame on all parties involved.

— Trevor Laws (@TrevorLaws) September 8, 2014

Former tight end Tom Crabtree:

NFL never saw that video before today. I also have a bridge i'd like to sell you.

— Tom Crabtree (@itsCrab) September 8, 2014

The video makes it more real. Nobody thought it was a gentle punch that knocked her out did they? 2 games not enough before, not enough now.

— Tom Crabtree (@itsCrab) September 8, 2014

Former New York Jets receiver Jordan White:

Former quarterback Brady Quinn:

Am I the only one who believes it should be a lifetime ban for the first time a player commits domestic violence? They should be done period

— Brady Quinn (@Brady_Quinn) September 8, 2014

Former linebacker Coy Wire:

NFL Players Association should demand that Ray Rice be banned from the NFL. I'd be damned if I had to be associated w/ him.

— Coy Wire (@CoyWire) September 8, 2014

Former cornerback D.J. Moore:

Just seen this @RayRice27 elevator video an I'm sorry bud. That's a damn shame.You should call Goodell an say suspend me a couple more gms.

— D.J. moore (@DJMoore30) September 8, 2014

Former punter Reggie Hodges:

Wow!! Just wow! #RayRice

— Reggie Hodges (@Reggie_Hodges) September 8, 2014

Former quarterback Charlie Batch:

Ok commissioner, now that the evidence w/RayRice has surfaced.Here is your chance 2 right a wrong&prove your serious about Domestic Violence

— Charlie Batch (@CharlieBatch16) September 8, 2014

Former Dallas Cowboys receiver Jesse Holley:

Wow.......... If @nflcommish saw this full video, I've lost a ton of respect for him not at a Commissioner, BUT AS A MAN!!!!!!

— JESSE (With No “i”) (@Mr4thAndLong) September 8, 2014

If The Ravens Front Office Or Head Coach Saw this full video & 2games we "ok" in their eyes....They are gutless & heartless cowards!!!!

— JESSE (With No “i”) (@Mr4thAndLong) September 8, 2014

Im mind blown how this video was showed in a office to @nflcommish & after it stopped he looked @ the ppl on his office &said "2games 4 Ray"

— JESSE (With No “i”) (@Mr4thAndLong) September 8, 2014

I'd have a tough time, sitting in that locker room and being a teammate of ray rice after seeing the 1st clips but def after the full vid!

— JESSE (With No “i”) (@Mr4thAndLong) September 8, 2014

Former running back Kahlil Bell:

Wow just saw that video. That is completely unacceptable. Better be lucky it wasn't my sister.

— Kahlil Bell (@KahlilBell32) September 8, 2014

He should not be allowed to play football. Period.

— Kahlil Bell (@KahlilBell32) September 8, 2014

Sports Illustrated writer Robert Klemko:

My source in February who told me they had watched that Ray Rice elevator video said then, "It's bad... He's going to jail."

— robertklemko (@RobertKlemko) September 8, 2014

Health pros will tell you the notion a woman would be struck unconscious in public and it be the first instance of abuse is very improbable.

— robertklemko (@RobertKlemko) September 8, 2014

ESPN reporter Adam Schefter:

The elevator knockout punch from Ray Rice is beyond disturbing and stomach turning.http://t.co/Ok0jmK6wUW

— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) September 8, 2014

ESPN's Bill Simmons:

Ravens have to waive Rice today or they are cowards. New video is appalling. I'd like to see someone in the NFL do the right thing for once.

— Bill Simmons (@BillSimmons) September 8, 2014

New York Times sports reporter Sam Borden:

One other thought on the Ray Rice video: If Rice did that on the field, to an opponent in between plays, he'd surely get more than 2 games.

— Sam Borden (@SamBorden) September 8, 2014

 Former NFL defensive tackle Travis Johnson:

- Sarah Barshop