Ray Rice is a professional USA football running
back for the Baltimore Ravens of the NFL. He played college
football for Rutgers
University, and was
drafted by the Baltimore Ravens in the second round of the 2008 NFL Draft.
NFL commissioner Roger Goodell officially announced a two-game suspension for Baltimore
Ravens running back Ray Rice. Rice’s suspension will begin on August 30.
He will be eligible for reinstatement on Monday, September 12, following the
Ravens’ game against the Pittsburgh Steelers. Rice may participate in all
aspects of training camp and preseason games. Rice may appeal this decision
within three days. In a letter to Rice, Goodell stated: “As you acknowledged
during our meeting, your conduct was unquestionably inconsistent with league
polices and the standard of behavior required of everyone who is part of the
NFL. The league is an entity that depends on integrity and in the confidence of
the public and we simply cannot tolerate conduct that endangers others or
reflects negatively on our game. This is particularly true with respect to
domestic violence and other forms of violence against women. “You will be
expected to continue to take advantage of the counseling and other professional
services you identified during our meeting. As you noted, this additional
assistance has been of significant benefit to you and your wife, and it should
remain a part of your practice as appropriate. “I believe that you are sincere
in your desire to learn from this matter and move forward toward a healthy
relationship and successful career. I am now focused on your actions and expect
you to demonstrate by those actions that you are prepared to fulfill those
expectations,”the end.
