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FILE - In this May 22, 2012, file photo, NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell pauses during a new conference in Atlanta. A law enforcement official says he sent a video of Ray Rice punching his then-fiancee to an NFL employee three months ago, while league executives have insisted they didn't see the violent images until they were published this week. The person played The Associated Press a 12-second voicemail from an NFL office number confirming the video arrived on April 9. A female voice expresses thanks for providing the video and says: "You're right. It's terrible." Goodell sent a memo on Wednesday, Sept. 10, 2014, to the 32 teams reiterating that the NFL never saw the video until Monday, Sept. 8. (AP Photo/David Goldman, File)

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Baltimore Ravens running back Ray Rice reacts to his introduction before a NFL football game against the Cincinnati Bengals in Baltimore, Sunday, Nov. 10, 2013. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)

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National Edition Opinion cover for September 10, 2014 - A football thug exposes a sordid NFL underbelly (Illustration by Alexander Hunter for The Washington Times)

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Miami Dolphins wide receiver Marvin McNutt (87) runs with the ball during the first half of an NFL preseason football game against the New Orleans Saints, Thursday, Aug. 29, 2013 in Miami Gardens, Fla. (AP Photo/Wilfredo Lee)

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Detroit Lions tight end Tony Scheffler (85) during a preseason NFL football game against the Cleveland Browns Thursday, Aug. 15, 2013, in Cleveland. The Browns won 24-6.(AP Photo/David Richard)

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A model wears a Ray Rice jersey in a 2013 NFL commercial for women's apparel. (Screengrab from baltimoreravens.com)

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Washington Redskins' Adam Hayward (55) rallies teammates before an NFL football game against the Houston Texans, Sunday, Sept. 7, 2014, in Houston. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)

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Houston Texans Alfred Blue (28) returns a blocked punt for a touchdown during the second quarter of an NFL football game Sunday, Sept. 7, 2014, in Houston. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)

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Houston Texans' Kendrick Lewis (21) trips up Washington Redskins' Jordan Reed (86) during the first quarter of an NFL football game Sunday, Sept. 7, 2014, in Houston. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)

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Houston Texans' Jadeveon Clowney (90) leaves with a knee injury during the second quarter of an NFL football game against the Washington Redskins, Sunday, Sept. 7, 2014, in Houston. (AP Photo/Patric Schneider)

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Carolina Panthers quarterback Cam Newton walks out onto the field before the start of an NFL football game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers on Sunday, Sept. 7, 2014, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Brian Blanco)

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Members of the U.S. military present the American flag before the first half of an NFL football game between the Dallas Cowboys and the San Francisco 49ers, Sunday, Sept. 7, 2014, in Arlington, Texas. (AP Photo/Tim Sharp)

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Washington Redskins head coach Jay Gruden, right, talks with Robert Griffin III during the first quarter of an NFL football game against the Houston Texans, Sunday, Sept. 7, 2014, in Houston. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)

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Houston Texans defensive end J.J. Watt (99) celebrates a fumble recovery during the third quarter of an NFL football game Sunday, Sept. 7, 2014, in Houston. (AP Photo/Patric Schneider)

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Washington Redskins' Robert Griffin III (10) lies on the turf after he was sacked for a loss by Houston Texans' J.J. Watt during the third quarter of an NFL football game against the Washington Redskins, Sunday, Sept. 7, 2014, in Houston. (AP Photo/Patric Schneider)