Not only Ray Rice committed transgression in the category of domestic abuse, new Chicago Bears signee Ray McDonald and Greg Hardy also violated the code of conduct policies not only of the National Football League but of United States federal law. In July of 2014, Hardy reportedly physically abused his ex-girlfriend Nicole Holder. For this, Hardy received a one year suspension from the NFL and did not participate in any organization activity in 2014. Though Hardy was eventually acquitted these charges in a second-trial (only Jesus knows how), the scrutiny now placed on Hardy's distasteful act will exceed that of his quality in regards to production. Forgiveness was granted to Hardy and he will now be allowed to re-establish his career in the NFL with a new team.
In 2013, the Carolina Panthers won the NFC South division with a record of 12-4 leading the league in defensive sacks. Hardy was a heavy contribution to the Panthers defensive before his suspension with 15 season sacks and a Pro Bowl appearance that year. Dallas will gladly integrate Hardy into the harvest of a evolving Cowboys team who finished the 2014 season with a 12-4 record and a controversial post-season defeat to the Green Bay Packers. This addition could be one that allows them to thrust their way back into top tier territory, like the Cowboys of the 90's who won 3 Lombardi trophies.
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