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Dallas Cowboys football player Adam "Pacman" Jones was suspended by the National Football League for at least four games on October 14, 2008. The suspension stems from an October 8, 2008, incident at the Joule Hotel near Dallas. NFL commissioner Roger Goodell will reevaluate the suspension in November of 2008.ESPN.com: Pacman Suspended at Least 4 Games... Jones entered an alcohol treatment center on October 20, 2008.KHUO.com (Houston): Adam 'Pacman' Jones Enters Rehab
On October 24, 2008, Goodell left open the possibility of Jones returning to the NFL. He stated that the NFL star must first work through his personal issues before he can be re-instated.
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- Suspended on October 14, 2008ESPN.com: Pacman Suspended at Least 4 Games...
- Will miss at least four gamesESPN.com: Pacman Suspended at Least 4 Games...
- Brought on by an October 8, 2008, incident at the Joule Hotel in Dallas areaESPN.com: Pacman Suspended at Least 4 Games...
- Was on probation at the timeESPN.com: Pacman Suspended at Least 4 Games...
- Cowboys owner Jerry Jones declined to suspend Jones for the incidentFOX Sports: NFL Suspends Pacman Jones Indefinitely
- NFL commissioner will decide on Jones' fate in November of 2008FOX Sports: NFL Suspends Pacman Jones Indefinitely
- Previously suspended for the entire 2007 seasonFOX Sports: NFL Suspends Pacman Jones Indefinitely
- Could be permanently banned from the NFLFOX Sports: NFL Suspends Pacman Jones Indefinitely
- Entered alcohol treatment on October 20, 2008KHUO.com (Houston): Adam 'pacman' Jones Enters Rehab
- Cowboys would welcome Jones back if reinstatedWashingtonPost.com: A. Jones Suspended Indefinitely
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Joule Hotel Incident
On October 8, 2008, police were called to investigate a scuffle in the restroom of the Joule Hotel in Dallas. Jones was reportedly intoxicated and was involved in a physical altercation with his team-appointed bodyguard, Tommy Jones. No charges related to the incident were filed.NBC5 Dallas: Pacman Jones Involved In Fight At Hotel, Police SayRoger Goodell Quote
"If he can deal with whatever issues he may have, handle his responsibilities, make good decisions, then he may have an opportunity to play again in the league."ESPN.com: Commissioner leaves door open for JonesCategories
