Tom Brady’s four-game suspension was nullified Thursday. (AAron Ontiveroz, The Denver Post)
A federal judge on Thursday for his role in the Deflategate scandal, ruling that the NFL cannot suspend him for simply knowing of the scandal because he was not given notice of possible suspension for such conduct.
READ THE FULL DECISION HERE
U.S. District Judge Richard M. Berman decision is a resounding victory for :
The rights of Tom Brady and of all NFL players under the collective bargaining agreement were affirmed today by a Federal Judge in a court of the NFL’s choosing. We thank Judge Berman for his time, careful consideration of the issue and fair and just result.
This decision should prove, once and for all, that our Collective Bargaining Agreement does not grant this Commissioner the authority to be unfair, arbitrary and misleading. While the CBA grants the person who occupies the position of Commissioner the ability to judiciously and fairly exercise the designated power of that position, the union did not agree to attempts to unfairly, illegally exercise that power, contrary to what the NFL has repeatedly and wrongfully claimed.
We are happy for the victory of the rule of law for our players and our fans. This court’s decision to overturn the NFL Commissioner again should signal to every NFL owner that collective bargaining is better than legal losses. Collective bargaining is a much better process that will lead to far better results.
Although the NFL can still appeal, many players, Broncos included, took to Twitter to weigh in on the decision:
I don’t know how they do it but they always find a way
— Cj Anderson (@cjandersonb22)
Tom Brady called Ray Donovan. Ray handled it.
— Kyle Williams (@KyleWilliams_10)
lol yall thought #12 wasn’t getting off!? That’s #12!
— Kyle Williams (@KyleWilliams_10)
lmao
— ADAm Pacman Jones (@REALPACMAN24)
Judge Berman….U know what u are (D-Mac)
— Devin&Jason McCourty (@McCourtyTwins)
Let’s go! This season to be one heck of another ride!!
— Rob Gronkowski (@RobGronkowski)
This makes our super bowl wins against the patriots even more impressive. Should of had TC represent the league in court. He can beat them
— david tollefson (@DTollefson71)
Let’s goooo TB12!!! This is gonna be a fun season!!! 1st win of the year for
— LeGarrette Blount (@LG_Blount)
SMH!!!!!!!!!
— Erik Walden (@E_Ninety3)
No need to gloat or rub in anyone’s face. It’s abt PROCESS, & it matters. Here’s hoping there can be a JOINT effort to improve this PROCESS.
— Scott Fujita (@sfujita55)
— Jamie Collins (@j_collins91)
Tom Brady out here like
— Golden Tate (@ShowtimeTate)
LOL!
— Chris Long (@JOEL9ONE)
