NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell officially reinstated New Orleans Saints Head Coach Sean Peyton in the wake of the Saint’s “BountyGate” scandal. Here’s the official statement on that action by the NFL:
Following a meeting yesterday with New Orleans Saints Head Coach Sean Payton, Commissioner Roger Goodell has reinstated Coach Payton from his season-long suspension, effective immediately.
Coach Payton acknowledged in the meeting his responsibility for the actions of his coaching staff and players and pledged to uphold the highest standards of the NFL and ensure that his staff and players do so as wel.
“We had a very productive discussion,” said Commissioner Goodell. “Sean fully complied with all the requirements imposed on him during his suspension. More important, it is clear that Sean understands and accepts his responsibilities as a head coach and the vital role that coaches play in promoting player safety and setting an example for how the game should be played at all levels. We are committed to delivering football that fans love and the safety players deserve. Coach Payton agrees and I look forward to working with him going forward to do that.”
As a result, Coach Payton may attend the Senior Bowl this week and resume his duties as head coach of the Saints.