Sports attorney David Cornwell has challenged the NFL’s right to discipline players by proposing to appoint an independent arbitrator to have the power to review and change rulings made by the commissioner.
In an interview with The Associated Press, Cornwell described the league’s current disciplinary policy as “draconian” and requiring independent oversight.
Currently, NFL suspensions are determined by the commissioner. Cornwell, one of four finalists to replace the late Gene Upshaw as the NFL Players Association’s executive director, is proposing an appeals process similar to that of Major League Baseball and the NBA.
NFL spokesman Greg Aiello countered, noting the commissioner’s disciplinary authority has been a “bedrock principle” of the league.
Add A Comment