Union's Appeal in Jones Case Seems Doomed to Fail

People familiar with the Adam (Pacman) Jones case say the appeal by the NFL Players Association of Commissioner Roger Goodell's decision not to reinstate Jones this season has little to no chance of success.

Goodell decided last week not to shorten Jones's season-long suspension for violating the league's personal conduct policy. The union is appealing, but that appeal is to be heard by Goodell or someone designated by him. The decision continues to rest with Goodell, and sources say he's given no indication that he will change his mind.

When Goodell imposed the suspension in April, he made it reviewable after 10 games. But he did not shorten Jones's suspension, and he did not reduce the half-season suspensions of Cincinnati Bengals wide receiver Chris Henry and Dallas Cowboys defensive tackle Tank Johnson for violating the conduct policy.

By Mark Maske |  November 13, 2007; 3:04 PM ET  | Category:  League , Titans
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