Players union says it will continue to defend players rights . As we do in all disciplinary matters , if we believe that players ' due process rights are infringed upon during the course of discipline , we will assert and defend our members ' rights , '' the NFL Players Association said in its statement . The new policy takes effect immediately , NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell says . The commissioner admitted he should have punished Ray Rice more severely . Comment:
Players union says it will continue to defend players rights . The new policy takes effect immediately , NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell says . The commissioner admitted he should have punished Ray Rice more severely . Comment: