The NFL Compliance Plan is worth a quick read
https://t.co/Vg946TBsZr
The host URL is ironic
www.protecttheshield.com.
It includes the following statement on Page 4:
"Never make misrepresentations, dishonest statements, or statements that may mislead or misinform. If it appears that anything you have said or written has been misunderstood, correct it promptly"
Clearly the NFL Offices are in violation of that policy and more - more so the NFL policy states that there is an OBLIGATION to report violations to "protect the shield" and "uphold the integrity of the game
Furthermore the NFL Offices are also in violation of the "Bad Faith" clause as noted on the main page
"However, if a report is made in "bad faith," for instance, if a false or misleading report is made in a deliberate effort to get someone in trouble (as opposed to an honest mistake), the person making the report may be subject to disciplinary action."
SO - the question becomes, what fines will Goodell/Kensil et al incur for making misleading and "bad faith" reports... and it also begs the question whether anyone in Goodell's office - or any of the other owners acted in bad faith either making false reports or allowing misinformation to continue for so long