NFL Commish Roger Goodell suspended Bears DT Tank Johnson for 8 games under the league's new conduct policy. If Johnson behaves, Goodell could shorten the sentence to 6 games. Johnson appeared to be at peace with the decision. He said "Mr. Goodell has a tremendous responsibility to get this league in order. Whatever he decides to do, it's in the best interest of the league, and I feel like whatever sanction he imposes, I'm man enough to take it. Once I get back on the field, I know that chapter of my life is closed and I can move on with a sense of closure." The former Husky just got out of jail for violating his probation. Tank spent 60 days in the clank. Under the 8-game penalty imposed, Johnson can still practice with the team and play in the pre-season games. Tank appears to be committed to turning his life around. He told the commish that, someday, he plans to be honored as the NFL's "Man of the Year." (that's typically given to player who's contributed the most to his community off-the-field) Also for some sort of perspective, Pac Man Jones was suspeded for the season for his numerous issues with the police but has yet to serve time in jail. Bengals receiver Chris Henry received an 8-game suspension for being arrested 4 times in 14 months.

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