In private business with a union contract (but no morality clause) I couldn’t have even thought to fire these guys. I know it reflects “dishonor” on the team but should, for instance, Adrian Peterson lose his job and income due to an accusation. My Dad whipped me with his belt and my Mother with switches. I deserved it and profited by the correction and was taught self discipline. It’s a different world today but is it better.
The NFL has placed a premium on image. Remember all the public relations films given to how the players support United Way? And there are any given number of players pictured supporting various children’s health or sports activities. IMAGE is critical to the NFL, and any player or person with the organization who publicly tarnishes that image can expect to separated from the NFL.