Goodell Reminds Owners to Play Fair

PHILADELPHIA--In the wake of the spying scandal for which he disciplined the New England Patriots earlier this season, NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell told the league's team owners during their meeting here Tuesday that the league will remain vigilant in enforcing rules regarding fair competition.

"We talked about the integrity of the game and how important it is for our fans to understand the game is being played by the same rules," Goodell said later.

Goodell told the owners that their teams should continue to report any suspicious behavior by other clubs to the league. Later, Goodell said the league hadn't substantiated any allegation against any team since the Patriots situation. He said he thought the league had dealt with the Patriots matter forcefully, effectively and aggressively.

In other issues at the owners' meeting:

* The owners discussed moving the Pro Bowl to another site after this season's game is played in Hawaii. They're also considering the possibility of playing the Pro Bowl the weekend before the Super Bowl, perhaps at the Super Bowl site, instead of the weekend after it.

* The Buffalo Bills' proposal to play a limited number of their home games in Toronto calls for eight games to be played there over a five-year span beginning next season. That's one regular season game there in each of the five years, and a total of three preseason games--one each in the first, third and fifth year.

* Before the meeting concludes today, the owners are to vote on a proposal to provide additional funding to address medical needs for retired NFL players.

By Mark Maske |  October 24, 2007; 7:30 AM ET  | Category:  League
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