Will Ray Rice ever play football again?
Earlier today, new video surfaced of the elevator incident that led to Baltimore Ravens Pro Bowl running back being suspended for the first two games of the 2014 NFL season. A ruling by NFL Commissioner was seen as lenient by many and resulted in a new “no tolerance” policy to prevent things of that nature from occurring again. We thought things were settled and moving forward but in a crazy twist of events, additional footage that was unseen both by NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell as well as the Baltimore Ravens organization ended up floating across the internet.
The Ravens organization wasted no time in making its decision on how to deal with the matter as Ray Rice was immediately released from the team, with head coach Harbaugh is set to address the media this evening.
The #Ravens have terminated RB Ray Rice’s contract this afternoon.
— Baltimore Ravens (@Ravens) September 8, 2014
Ray Rice had 3 years remaining on his Ravens contract. The team will not owe him anything. — SportsCenter (@SportsCenter) September 8, 2014
What does this mean for Pro Bowler Ray Rice’s career? Will he be the first player to get banned for life due to the new policy? If he is able to play again, would you even want him apart of your team or organization? Do you, as a NFL fan, believe the Ravens made the right decision?
The NFL has now taken quick action as well, suspending him indefinitely from the league. All eyes will now turn to NFL Commissioner and his decision regarding the long term future of Rice.
UPDATE: NFL announces that Ray Rice has been suspended indefinitely.
— SportsCenter (@SportsCenter) September 8, 2014
UPDATE: The Ravens and EA Sports have taken more initiative in the controversy.
With Ray Rice’s indefinite suspension from the NFL, he will be removed from Madden NFL 15. The roster change will take place by this Friday.
— EA SPORTS Madden NFL (@EAMaddenNFL) September 9, 2014
The Baltimore Ravens will offer an exchange for Ray Rice jerseys at stadium stores. Details to come.
— Baltimore Ravens (@Ravens) September 9, 2014
Here are the details on the Ray Rice jersey exchange. | http://t.co/6gsxwqPVym
— Baltimore Ravens (@Ravens) September 10, 2014