Though it’s unknown precisely when NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell will issue a ruling on the appeal of Raiders quarterback Terrelle Pryor’s five-game suspension, a source with knowledge of the situation tells us that Pryor’s camp anticipates that something could be decided in the next few days.
Typically, the league lets players know about suspensions (or non-suspensions) by Tuesday, since full-blown practice preparations for the next game start on Wednesday.
The former Ohio State quarterback’s five-game ban arises from the manner in which he became eligible for the 2011 supplemental draft, but comments in Goodell’s August 18 letter informing Pryor of the suspension made clear the league’s concern regarding incoming players who have violated NCAA regulations.
The Colts’ decision to suspend former Ohio State coach Jim Tressel six games confirms that the league can and will erect barriers to players and coaches who break NCAA rules.