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Tank Johnson Suspended for Eight Games

by David Kindervater on June 5th, 2007

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Chicago Bears DT Tank Johnson has been suspended without pay for the first eight games of the regular season for violating the NFL’s personal conduct policy. Tank is eligible to participate in the Bears’ offseason workout program, training camp and preseason games before the suspension begins after the team’s final preseason game. Commissioner Goodell said he would be prepared to reduce the suspension to the first six regular-season games if Tank meets certain conditions. The conditions include:

• No further adverse involvement with law enforcement and full compliance with any requirements imposed by a court.
• Compliance with all league requirements, including counseling.
• No participation in any practices or other organized team activities during the period of the eight-game suspension. (During the suspension, he may be at the Bears’ facility for counseling sessions and other approved activities such as physical treatment or individual workout sessions.)

Commissioner Goodell said he would review the matter no later than October 1 to assess Tank’s progress and determine whether the suspension should be reduced. I believe the suspension will be reduced. As I see it, Tank Johnson has admitted his wrongdoing, accepted his punishment like a man, and vowed to drastically change his ways. I think he’s most definitely on the right track and I expect to see him back in the starting lineup in the Bears’ 7th game of the season at Philadelphia.

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