LAKE FOREST, Ill. – The NFL on Monday suspended Tank Johnson without pay for the first eight games of the regular season for violating the league's personal conduct policy.
In a letter to Johnson, NFL commissioner Roger Goodell said that he would be prepared to reduce the suspension to the first six regular-season games if Johnson meets certain conditions.
The conditions include:
-- No further adverse involvement with law enforcement and full compliance with any requirements imposed by a court.
-- Compliance with all league requirements, including counseling.
-- No participation in any practices or other organized team activities during the period of the suspension. Johnson may, however, be present at the Bears' facility during the suspension for counseling sessions and other approved activities such as physical treatment or individual workout sessions.
Commissioner Goodell said that he would review the matter no later than Oct. 1 to assess Johnson's progress and determine whether the suspension should be reduced.
Johnson met with NFL commissioner Roger Goodell
NFL announces Tank Johnson suspension - Chicago Bears