10 Biggest NFL Controversies

Murder, scandal, and treachery. Welcome to the NFL.

Wherever the spotlight shines, drama will always be uncovered; in sports, showbiz, and anywhere there is a heavy media focus, misdoings will be uncovered, and the NFL is certainly no exception. Scandals and controversies have rocked the league since its inception, some light-hearted stories have been uncovered, while 4-game recreational drug bans have become the norm in the modern-day league, though there are other cases of serious wrongdoing, resulting in arrests for violence, abuse and even murder. The amount of controversy in the league isn't even as shocking as it should be, as the formula of 'young men + millions of dollars + fame = warning' rings true with some of the stars guilty of various crimes. This is not to suggest that all players are reckless and dangerous, with the vast, vast majority keeping their aggression on the pitch, and the top brass of each team keeping an eye on their own organisations, rather than looking over the shoulder of their rivals in search of a boost. However, it is hard to deny the NFL has a dark side, and that it is prone to errors. They exist, and spring up all-too-often, so let us take a look at 10 of the biggest controversies in the history of the NFL.
 
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