In a surprising turn of events a collective bargaining agreement panel has overturned the four suspended (former Saints players) in their roles in the Saints “Bounty Gate” on Friday according to NFL spokesman Greg Allello. So what does this mean for the Cleveland Browns? It means that linebacker Scott Fujita will be on the field and ready to go after no longer having to face his previously imposed three game suspension this Sunday.
This of course is good news for the Browns who lost their other veteran outside linebacker Chris Gocong to a season ending injury earlier in training camp....
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September 08, 2012
Scott Fujita was granted new life on Friday afternoon when a judge overturned a three-game suspension handed out by Roger Goodell for the Saints bounty scandal. Fujita had been working out individually at Baldwin Wallace to stay in shape during his mandated time away from the team. Earlier on Friday, Pat Shurmur said, ”I don’t see any reason why he can’t play” when asked...
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September 07, 2012
Linebacker Scott Fujita may in fact get to suit up for the Cleveland Browns on Opening Day. From Sports Illustrated’s Jim Trotter, a three-member appeals panel has overturned the ruling that resulted in players being suspended in the New Orleans Saints bounty case.
The panel overturned a ruling by NFL system arbiter Stephen Burbank that commissioner Rodger Goodell was within...
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September 07, 2012
Good news for Browns fans, Scott Fujita will be on the field Sunday when the Browns open their 2012 season against the Eagles. The suspensions have been over-turned for now by an appeals court according to the latest reports. Fujita was going to be suspended for the opener due to his alleged participation in the New Orleans bounty gate scandal. I guess we can chalk one up for the...
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September 08, 2012
Browns linebacker Scott Fujita, who had his three-game suspension overturned on Friday, most likely won't play Sunday against the Eagles, a league source told the Plain Dealer.
Fujita, the Browns' starting strongside linebacker, suffered a lower left leg injury in the preseason opener against the Lions Aug. 10 and missed the final three preseason games.
A 10-year pro...
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September 08, 2012
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According to Mary Kay Cabot of the Cleveland Plain-Dealer, even though the three-game suspension of Browns linebacker Scott Fujita has been lifted, he likely won’t play in tomorrow’s opener.
“Browns linebacker Scott Fujita, who had his three-game suspension overturned on Friday, most likely won’t play Sunday against the Eagles, a league source...
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September 09, 2012
Browns linebacker Scott Fujita will not play against the Philadelphia Eagles in the season opener, the team announced. He is not on the inactive list, but will not see the field.
Fujita missed the final three preseason games due to a lower left leg injury sustained in the preseason opener against the Lions. The Plain Dealer reported that he was not at the Browns facility all week...
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September 09, 2012
Browns linebacker Scott Fujita will not play in the season opener against the Eagles despite having his three-game suspension for his role in the Saints bounty scandal lifted.
Fujita was reinstated by the NFL and cleared to play on Friday, when a three-member appeals panel vacated the suspensions for him, Saints linebacker Jonathan Vilma and defensive end Will Smith, and free-agent...
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September 09, 2012
The Cleveland Browns have released their list of inactives for Sunday’s opener against the Philadelphia Eagles. Reports surfaced yesterday that newly reinstated linebacker Scott Fujita was unlikely to play, and that was made official Sunday morning. Along with Fujita, Usama Young and Trevin Wade are also inactive on the defensive side of the ball. The complete list:
QB Thad Lewis...
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September 07, 2012
Earlier this year four players were suspended by the NFL for their alleged roles in the New Orleans Saints bounty situation – Saints DE Will Smith (4 games), Browns linebacker Scott Fujita (3 games), free agent Anthony Hargrove (8 games) and Saints linebacker Jonathan Vilma (the entire 2012 season). Per a report from Sports Illustrated, [...]
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September 07, 2012
In a unanimous 3-0 vote, the suspensions of Jonathan Vilma, Will Smith, Scott Fujita and Anthony Hargrove have been overturned in the NFL’s bounty investigation of the New Orleans Saints. The appeals panel reached the decision today. Per guidelines the four players have been reinstated effective immediately and makes them eligible to play on Sunday. [...]
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September 08, 2012
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The suspensions of Jonathan Vilma, Scott Fujita, Anthony Hargrove, and Will Smith have been wiped off the books for now, thanks to a three-person appeals panel.
Leave it to Vilma to quote "Family Guy" on his Twitter feed:
"Victory is mine!!!! -stewie griffin"
The panel believes that NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell overstepped his...
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September 06, 2012
The NFL and the NFLPA both filed responses Thursday morning to separate orders handed out by U.S. District Judge Helen Berrigan.
The NFLPA spelled out why it feels there is no conflict of interest in representing the players' union along with New Orleans Saints defensive end Will Smith and former Saints defenders Scott Fujita and Anthony Hargrove in the fight for a temporary...
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September 07, 2012
In a shocking development, the BountyGate player suspensions have been overturned, according to Adam Schefter of ESPN.
Fantasy Spin:
So Will Smith and Jon Vilma are both eligible to play as the key defenders who have had their suspensions overturned. Scott Fujita of Cleveland is also eligible to play, but the coaches remain suspended, namely Sean Payton.
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