The NFL’s statement that no decision has been made on possible punishments does not mean that no suspension is coming. Speculation on the duration of a suspension for Brady has been rampant since investigator Ted Wells’ report on the scandal was released Wednesday. Goodell said Wednesday that the potential punishments were under consideration.
A Patriots spokesman said in an email to Boston.com Saturday that the team has not been notified of any suspension. Citing sources with the Patriots, Mike Giardi of
CSSNE.com reported Thursday the team is “fearful” of a suspension perhaps ranging from six to eight games.
“Everything is being studied, everything is being considered,” Armando Salguero of
the Miami Herald reported Thursday, citing an unnamed NFL source described as having knowledge of league disciplinary procedure. The Herald report did not suggest a minimum punishment, but noted that even a season-long ban was not off the table.
“It would be wrong to dismiss such an extended and seemingly improbable length of time as the ceiling for discipline,” Salguero wrote, citing his NFL source.[.QUOTE]
