Big trouble for NFL players during Roger Goodell era

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PITTSBURGH, PA - DECEMBER 30: Ben Roethlisberger #7 of the Pittsburgh Steelers directs the offense against the Cleveland Browns during the game on December 30, 2012 at Heinz Field in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. The Steelers defeated the Browns 24-10. (Photo by Justin K. Aller/Getty Images)

ARLINGTON, TX - DECEMBER 16: Dallas Cowboys player, Josh Brent attends a game against the Pittsburgh Steelers at Cowboys Stadium on December 16, 2012 in Arlington, Texas. (Photo by Ronald Martinez/Getty Images)

Cowboys NT Josh Brent was arrested and charged with intoxication manslaughter after teammate and passenger Jerry Brown was killed in a car accident on Dec. 8, 2012. Earlier this month, prosecutors asked a judge to revoke the player’s bond after Brent tested positive for marijuana. (Getty Images)

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Roger Goodell, who took over as NFL Commissioner in 2006, announced a stricter league personal conduct policy in 2007. Since then, several players have been accused of or involved in high-profile incidents.

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Big trouble for NFL players during Roger Goodell era

ARLINGTON, TX - DECEMBER 16: Dallas Cowboys player, Josh Brent attends a game against the Pittsburgh Steelers at Cowboys Stadium on December 16, 2012 in Arlington, Texas. (Photo by Ronald Martinez/Getty Images)