September 23, 2003

NFL STATEMENT ON MAURICE CLARETT LAWSUIT

"We expected to have an opportunity to respond after last night's meeting and are disappointed that we were not permitted to do so. We do not believe that this lawsuit serves the best interests of Maurice Clarett or college football players generally, but we look forward to explaining to the court both the very sound reasons underlying our eligibility rule and the legal impediments to the claim that was filed."