Top 3 Longest NFL Player Suspensions (Non-Gambling/PEDs)

The NFL has issued significant suspensions for various non-gambling and non-performance-enhancing drug (PED) violations, with some players receiving indefinite or multi-year bans for personal conduct issues.

The top 3

  1. Art Schlichter's Lifetime Ban for Gambling: Quarterback Art Schlichter received a lifetime suspension in 1983 for gambling, though he was initially suspended for one year and later not reinstated after applying to re-sign.
  2. Stanley Wilson's Permanent Ban for Substance Abuse: Cincinnati Bengals running back Stanley Wilson was permanently banned from the NFL in 1989 due to substance abuse violations.
  3. New Orleans Saints Bounty Scandal Suspensions: In 2012, Commissioner Roger Goodell issued severe suspensions to eight players and coaches for their involvement in the New Orleans Saints bounty scandal, which incentivized injuring opposing players.

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