The NFLPA released a statement Wednesday announcing its own investigation into the process as the running back appeals his indefinite suspension.
Two games were Rice’s original suspension by the league — the Ravens took no action at the time — for punching Janay Palmer in a casino elevator on Feb. 15. But after a video surfaced on Sept. 8 showing the violent attack, Rice was released by the team and suspended indefinitely by the league.
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NFL commissioner Roger Goodell repeatedly has said he mishandled the punishment of Rice for punching his then-fiancee.
Ravens owner Steve Bisciotti refuted a report suggesting he and other team officials tried to persuade the NFL to be lenient on Rice.
Contributing: The Associated Press
