8 Players can be suspended for misconduct during lockout.

As much as I believe that some of these guys deserve a suspension for what they did, I think Goodell could have a pretty serious lawsuit on his hands if he follows through with it. If those letters stating that they were no longer considered employees of the NFL were really sent out, he does not have much of a leg to stand on. I also believe that the players union could get involved as well.

If Chad Johnson (85 mistranslated in spanish) can ride a bull in the off season, which is normally a violation of contract, these guys should basically go unpunished. The only person tarnishing the shield is Goodell.