“No Fun League”: Fans Erupt After NFL Takes Huge Step Against Alcohol Consumption

Following two separate incidents, the NFL reiterated their policy that prohibits alcohol within team facilities and transportation. The NFL’s commissioner Roger Goodell sent out a memo to all the teams.

The memo serves as a reminder of the league’s policy. The statement said that this rule applied to all players, personnel, guests and coaches travelling with the team.

Why is the NFL sending out the statement now?

Recently after their victory over the Philadelphia Eagles, the Commanders team seemed to have taken the post-game victory celebration on board the plane. Quarterback Taylor Heinicke was featured in a video where he was seen holding a beer while seated on the plane.

NFL Network insider Tom Pelissero tweeted the statement sent to the teams saying, “The NFL sent clubs a memo today threatening “significant discipline” for violating the league’s longstanding policy prohibiting alcohol at team facilities and while traveling on team planes and buses, sources tell me and @RapSheet [Ian Rapport].”

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In short, the statement said that in light of recent events, the clubs are reminded to uphold the league’s policy that prohibits alcoholic beverages including beer in locker rooms, office facilities or while traveling on busses or planes during the preseason, regular season or postseason.

Fans online offer a mixed bag of reactions to the NFL’s statement

This fan agrees with the NFL’s stance on the matter.

This fan has a new name for the league.

Another user finds the statement bewildering.

This user reacted with a GIF.

One user blames Commanders quarterback Taylor Heinicke.

Another user makes an observation.

While many fans see no point in the strict implementation of the policy, others agree with the NFL’s stance.

The league is also looking into the incident involving the reported arrest of Tennesse Titans offensive coordinator Todd Downing. The arrest was reportedly made on suspicion of DUI and speeding as reported by CBS Sports. The incident took place early on Friday morning after the Titans’ victory over the Green Bay Packers on Thursday.

The NFL’s policy has been set for years now. The policy exists to avoid unnecessary risks and is meant to prioritize the safety of the players and staff.

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