The Facts: Brown's accuser in a civil lawsuit alleging that he committed rape, Britney Taylor, is slated to meet with league investigators on Monday, sources say.

Diehards Line:The hope from the league is to ramp up the investigation as quickly as possible, given the time element with games happening each week. Sources have told NFL Network's Ian Rapoport that neither the Patriots, nor the NFL, knew of the coming charges against Brown prior to his signing in New England. Had the team known, one person familiar with the situation told Rapoport, owner Robert Kraft would not have signed off on the signing. Brown is compelled to cooperate with the league and be truthful, as per personal conduct policy, and one source told Rapoport he will do so. While the NFL did not place him on the Commissioner's Exempt list before Sunday's game in Miami, the league did not rule it out later this week. Taylor, who was to get married this weekend, will speak to the league soon. That won't be all. There was another football player, a rookie, who was in the house when Taylor alleges an incident took place, the lawsuit says. Per the rules, that person will also be compelled to meet with investigators. There may also be additional evidence from both sides not yet made public. ... Stay tuned.