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NFL Executives, Players Reportedly Upset with How League Handled Josh Brown Case
- Updated: October 23, 2016
Josh Brown was placed on the NFL’s commissioner exempt list Friday after documents were made public that revealed the New York Giants kicker’s history of abuse against women, and figures from around the league have reportedly expressed displeasure with the way the league has handled the serious matter.
Citing sources, ESPN.com news services reported Saturday that owners, coaches, executives and players have all privately communicated frustration regarding the NFL’s response.
According to ESPN, one owner referred to the situation as an “embarrassment.”
Based on reports that have spilled out over the past few days, that appears to be a commonly held sentiment.
“One owner told B/R he believes that Mara needs to apologize and that he believes Mara will,” Bleacher Report’s Mike Freeman reported on Friday. “Some players speculated that the NFL’s decision wasn’t about race but about favoritism. They believe [Commissioner Roger] Goodell gave a Giants player a break because Goodell is close with Mara.”
CBSSports.com’s Jason La Canfora relayed similar feelings from high-ranking front office personnel on Friday:
Executives from several other clubs have voiced their displeasure privately about how the Giants and the NFL handled this case, noting what they believe is a cozy …
