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NFL commissioner Roger Goodell has established a six-member council of veteran players to advise him on a variety of issues, including player conduct. The group includes NFLPA president Troy Vincent, currently a free agent, along with safety Donovin Darius of Jacksonville; fullback Tony Richardson of Minnesota; center Jeff Saturday of Indianapolis; linebacker Takeo Spikes of Philadelphia and wide receiver James Thrash of Washington.
Reported by NFL.com
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The group will meet regularly with Goodell and Gene Upshaw, the executive director of the NFLPA to talk about a variety of issues, including player safety, health issues and competition. "It is important that we know the perspective of players on issues that impact our game and our league," Goodell said in a statement issued by the league.
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