The Facts:
In a Thursday afternoon press conference regarding the status of Roethlisberger, Steelers president Art Rooney II said the Steelers are prepared to impose discipline against Roethlisberger "at this point." Rooney added that the punishment would come the week after the draft at the earliest, and that it would be coordinated with the league.As a result, there will be only one punishment.
Reported by Profootballtalk.com
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Under the Collective Bargaining Agreement, a team may impose a maximum sanction of four games without pay. Rooney said that Roethlisberger has indicated a willingness to accept whatever punishment is imposed. Rooney also said that Roethlisberger was permitted to rejoin the offseason workout program after the team concluded that the quarterback was truly contrite. "We believe that each of our players not only has a responsibility to live up to the highest standards on the field, but equally high standards off the field," Rooney said. ... For what it's worth, Rooney also denied reports suggesting the Steelers might be entertaining offers for Roethlisberger.
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