NFLPA Files Grievance Against Roger Goodell's Authority On Bounty Suspensions

The NFLPA has filed a grievance against the NFL, questioning Commissioner Roger Goodell’s authority to suspend the four NFL players for their alleged roles in

The NFLPA has filed a grievance against the NFL, questioning Commissioner Roger Goodell’s authority to suspend the four NFL players for their alleged roles in the New Orleans Saints’ bounty system, according to Andrew Brandt of ESPN.

The NFLPA has filed a grievance vs. the NFL challenging Commissioner Goodell's authority to suspend the four players he did. More to come.

— Andrew Brandt (@AndrewBrandt) May 4, 2012

NFLPA grievance: "In connection with 2011 CBA, the NFL released all players from conduct prior to execution of CBA on August 4, 2011."

— Andrew Brandt (@AndrewBrandt) May 4, 2012

The NFLPA is arguing that the 2011 collective bargaining agreement, which was signed to end the 2011 NFL lockout, releases all players from conduct prior to the institution of the agreement last August. The grievance also reportedly argues that Goodell does not have the authority to punish the players, but rather a “CBA System Arbitrator,” should be able to levy suspensions.