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The NFL and their new code of conduct

NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell talks during a press conference at the Hilton Hotel on Sept. 19, 2014 in New York City. Goodell spoke about the NFL's failure to address domestic violence, sexual assault and drug abuse in the league.
NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell talks during a recent press conference
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The NFL and their new code of conduct

The NFL has struggled with its public image following high profile scandals involving players, Ray Rice and Adrian Peterson, but yesterday the league appeared to respond 

They released new conduct policy guidelines for all employees, including players. 

Parts of the new policy call for independent investigations into incidents that may include domestic violence and removes NFL Commissioner Roger Goddell from initial disciplinary proceedings.

We talked to Michael Schottey, the NFL National Lead Writer for the Bleacher Report