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The Facts:
The New Orleans Saints, along with general manager Mickey Loomis, head coach Sean Payton and assistant head coach Joe Vitt, were notified Monday that after careful consideration of their appeals, NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell has upheld the discipline that was imposed for continuing violations of the league's anti-bounty rule that endangered player safety over a three-year period. Reported by NFL.com

Fantasy Football Diehards Line:
Payton's suspension without pay for the 2012 NFL season will begin on April 16. The suspensions without pay of Loomis for eight games and Vitt for six games will begin at the end of the preseason. At the conclusion of their suspensions, the commissioner will review the status of each of the three individuals to determine their eligibility for reinstatement.

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