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Jonathan Vilma Fantasy Football News, Notes, Rumors and Statistics
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Thu, 17 May 2012 12:25:42 -0700 New Orleans Saints LB Jonathan Vilma is suing NFL commissioner Roger Goodell for defamation.
Wed, 09 May 2012 06:09:23 -0700 Arizona Cardinals WR Larry Fitzgerald said that he feels badly for the New Orleans Saints players who were suspended as a result of the league's investigation into bounties; however, he doesn't think the league could sit by and do nothing when it learned of the Saints' bounty program. "I've known Jonathan Vilma for a very long time, and Will Smith actually hosted me on my visit to Ohio State in college," Fitzgerald said. "So I've known these guys for a really long time and they're not bad men by any stretch of the imagination. I feel bad that they're losing game checks and losing the opportunity to make a living. But I think Roger Goodell, our commissioner, had to do something to let everybody know that this is not going to be tolerated, and moving forward this is not something that's going to be acceptable."
Mon, 07 May 2012 10:11:31 -0700 Claiming that the "NFL has refused to provide a single piece of evidence" proving that New Orleans Saints LB Jonathan Vilma allegedly participated in a bounty program, Vilma's lawyer, Peter Ginsberg, has submitted with the appeal of Vilma's one-year suspension a sweeping request for documents and other evidence regarding the claim.
Mon, 07 May 2012 09:12:42 -0700 No timetable has been set for when NFL commissioner Roger Goodell will hear New Orleans Saints LB Jonathan Vilma's appeal regarding his season-long suspension, according to a league spokesman.
Mon, 07 May 2012 08:22:26 -0700 New Orleans Saints LB Jonathan Vilma officially submitted his appeal to his season-long bounty suspension.
Mon, 07 May 2012 05:21:27 -0700 Chicago Bears LB Lance Briggs called the season-long ban of New Orleans Saints LB Jonathan Vilma "a bunch of B.S.," and doesn't believe the league can improve player safety on the field. "Player safety is best taken care of by providing health insurance for players' lives," Briggs said. "Come on. It's like asking a boxer: 'Are your injuries related to taking blows to the head?' We throw our bodies around. It's physical. It's football. You can't stop the violence from happening."
Thu, 03 May 2012 05:37:57 -0700 New Orleans Saints LB Jonathan Vilma released a fiery statement Wednesday, May 2, to dispute the NFL's findings in its bounty investigation. Vilma has been suspended for the entire 2012 season. "I am shocked and extremely disappointed by the NFL's decision to suspend me for the 2012 season," Vilma wrote. "Commissioner Roger Goodell has refused to share any of the supposed evidence he claims supports this unprecedented punishment. The reason is clear: I never paid or intended to pay, $10,000, or any amount of money, to any player for knocking Kurt Warner, Brett Favre, or any other player out of the 2009 Divisional Playoff game, 2010 NFC Championship game, or any other game. I never set out to intentionally hurt any player and never enticed any teammate to intentionally hurt another player. I also never put any money into a bounty pool or helped to create a bounty pool intended to pay out money for injuring other players ..."
Wed, 02 May 2012 09:25:18 -0700 New Orleans Saints DE Will Smith and LB Jonathan Vilma, Green Bay Packers DE Anthony Hargrove and Cleveland Browns LB Scott Fujita will appeal the suspensions they received for their participation in the Saints' bounty program.
Wed, 02 May 2012 09:02:47 -0700 The NFL suspended four players for their roles in the New Orleans Saints' bounty system, including LB Jonathan Vilma for the entire 2012 season. In addition to Vilma, DE Will Smith was suspended four games, Green Bay Packers DT Anthony Hargrove was suspended eight games and Cleveland Browns LB Scott Fujita three games.
Tue, 24 Apr 2012 19:23:27 -0700 New Orleans Saints LB Curtis Lofton worked as the team's middle linebacker Tuesday, April 24, during voluntary offseason workouts. If LB Jonathan Vilma (knee) was healthy, Lofton would likely be competing with LB Scott Shanle for strong-side linebacker duties.
Sat, 21 Apr 2012 06:24:34 -0700 New Orleans Saints LB Jonathan Vilma has reportedly restructured his contract, according to a league source. Terms of the deal were not disclosed.
Mon, 16 Apr 2012 09:38:28 -0700 New Orleans Saints LB Jonathan Vilma is expecting a two- to eight-game suspension from the league for his involvement in the team's bounty scandal. Vilma has been the only person named publicly by the NFL in its findings during the investigation.
Sun, 25 Mar 2012 13:10:56 -0700 New Orleans Saints general manager Mickey Loomis said the team has no plans of releasing LB Jonathan Vilma despite the addition of LB Curtis Lofton.
Thu, 22 Mar 2012 15:57:42 -0700 Minnesota Vikings P Chris Kluwe said he believes New Orleans Saints LB Jonathan Vilma should be banned for life for his involvement in the Saints' bounty program.
Thu, 15 Mar 2012 22:33:11 -0700 Just because the New Orleans Saints are looking at free-agent linebackers, that doesn't mean the team will part ways with LB Jonathan Vilma. Vilma is due $5.5 million in salary and bonuses this year, but that doesn't mean the team is ready to get rid of him. Vilma (knee) recently ditched his crutches, but the Saints are in need of depth of depth at all of their linebacker positions.
Thu, 15 Mar 2012 14:26:40 -0700 The New Orleans Saints are considering the possibility of releasing LB Jonathan Vilma.
Mon, 05 Mar 2012 08:54:51 -0800 Retired QB Brett Favre said he is happy the truth has come out regarding the New Orleans Saints bounty program; however, he would like to distance himself from the whole situation. Saints LB Jonathan Vilma reportedly offered $10,000 to any defender who could knock Favre out of the 2009 NFC Championship Game. "Now the truth comes out. That's good. But that's football," Favre said. "The only thing that really pisses me off about the whole thing is we lost the game. That's the thing about that day that still bothers me. And that's the way it goes. If they wanted me to testify in court about this, they'd be calling the wrong guy."
Sat, 03 Mar 2012 04:50:38 -0800 Updating a previous item, New Orleans Saints LB Jonathan Vilma reportedly offered $10,000 to any defensive player that knocked retired QB Brett Favre out of the 2009 NFC Championship Game.
Mon, 06 Feb 2012 12:19:08 -0800 The New Orleans Saints may approach DE Will Smith and LB Jonathan Vilma about the possibility of restructuring their contracts this offseason. Both could candidates to be released if they do not restructure their contracts.
Fri, 13 Jan 2012 13:44:25 -0800 New Orleans Saints WR Robert Meachem (knee), LB Jonathan Vilma (knee) and SS Roman Harper (ankle) were limited during practice Friday, Jan. 13, and are listed as probable for the Divisional Round playoff game.
Thu, 12 Jan 2012 12:11:00 -0800 New Orleans Saints TE John Gilmore (toe) and LB Jonathan Vilma (knee) did not participate in practice Thursday, Jan. 12.
Wed, 11 Jan 2012 12:38:08 -0800 New Orleans Saints LB Jonathan Casillas (knee) and Jonathan Vilma (knee) were limited during practice Wednesday, Jan. 11.
Fri, 06 Jan 2012 13:34:06 -0800 New Orleans Saints WR Robert Meachem (knee), LB Jonathan Vilma (knee), FS Malcolm Jenkins (neck) and FS Jonathon Amaya (shoulder) are listed as probable for the Wild Card playoff game. Meachem was limited during practice Friday, Jan. 6, while the other three fully participated in practice.
Thu, 05 Jan 2012 12:19:13 -0800 New Orleans Saints LB Jonathan Vilma (knee) was limited during practice Thursday, Jan. 5.
Wed, 04 Jan 2012 13:49:50 -0800 New Orleans Saints LB Jonathan Vilma (knee) was limited during practice Wednesday, Jan. 4.
Sun, 01 Jan 2012 08:45:01 -0800 The New Orleans Saints have declared DL Jeff Charleston, TE John Gilmore, LB Jonathan Vilma, WR Lance Moore, FS Malcolm Jenkins, RB Mark Ingram, TE Tory Humphrey inactive for Week 17.
Fri, 30 Dec 2011 13:50:05 -0800 New Orleans Saints LB Jonathan Vilma (knee) and FS Malcolm Jenkins (neck) were limited during practice Friday, Dec. 30. They are listed as questionable for Week 17 and will be game-time decisions.
Thu, 29 Dec 2011 16:45:30 -0800 New Orleans Saints S Malcolm Jenkins (neck) and LB Jonathan Vilma (knee) were limited in practice Thursday, Dec. 29.
Wed, 28 Dec 2011 17:53:54 -0800 New Orleans Saints TE John Gilmore (toe), FS Malcolm Jenkins (neck) and LB Jonathan Vilma (knee) did not practice Wednesday, Dec. 28.
Sat, 24 Dec 2011 12:55:56 -0800 New Orleans Saints OG Jahri Evans (knee), DTs Sedrick Ellis (hamstring) and Aubrayo Franklin (ankle) and LBs Jonathan Vilma (knee) and Ramon Humber (knee) are listed as probable for Week 16. Franklin and Humber fully participated in practice Saturday, Dec. 24, while the other three were limited.
Fri, 23 Dec 2011 13:59:25 -0800 New Orleans Saints LB Jonathan Vilma (knee) was limited during practice Friday, Dec. 23. He seems likely to play in Week 16 but may be a game-time decision.
Thu, 22 Dec 2011 12:41:03 -0800 New Orleans Saints OG Jahri Evans (knee), DT Sedrick Ellis (hamstring) and LB Jonathan Vilma (knee) did not participate in practice Thursday, Dec. 22.
Wed, 21 Dec 2011 06:37:01 -0800 New Orleans Saints LB Jonathan Vilma said his teammates might have been grabbing Minnesota Vikings RB Adrian Peterson's (ankle) injured left ankle, as Peterson claims. However, Vilma insists, the Saints never try to maliciously hurt anyone. In fact, corraling powerful, agile running backs around their ankles sometimes is the best way to tackle them. "A guy like Adrian Peterson, he's tough enough to tackle. He had a high ankle sprain, but this guy's so elusive, getting him around the ankles is a good thing," Vilma said. "It's tough to get him down. It's unfortunate he thinks we're aiming for his ankles. He's that good of a talent."
Fri, 16 Dec 2011 16:12:09 -0800 New Orleans Saints DE Turk McBride (ankle) and LB Jonathan Vilma (knee) were limited during practice Friday, Dec. 16. Both are listed as questionable for Week 15 and will be game-time decisions.
Thu, 15 Dec 2011 12:39:41 -0800 New Orleans Saints DE Turk McBride (ankle) and LB Jonathan Vilma (knee) were limited during practice Thursday, Dec. 15.
Wed, 14 Dec 2011 12:22:45 -0800 New Orleans Saints LBs Jonathan Vilma (knee) and Jonathan Casillas (knee) did not participate in practice Wednesday, Dec. 14.
Fri, 09 Dec 2011 13:55:23 -0800 New Orleans Saints LB Jonathan Vilma (knee) did not participate in practice Friday, Dec. 9. He is listed as probable for Week 14 and is expected to play.
Thu, 08 Dec 2011 12:14:18 -0800 New Orleans Saints LB Jonathan Vilma (knee) fully participated in practice Thursday, Dec. 8.
Wed, 07 Dec 2011 12:26:48 -0800 New Orleans Saints LB Jonathan Vilma (knee) fully participated in practice Wednesday, Dec. 7.
Fri, 02 Dec 2011 14:26:46 -0800 xNew Orleans Saints DT Tom Johnson (elbow), LB Jonathan Vilma (knee) and CB Jabari Greer (knee) are listed as probable for Week 13 and are expected to play. Vilma was limited during practice Friday, Dec. 2, while the other two fully practiced.
Thu, 01 Dec 2011 17:21:20 -0800 New Orleans Saints LB Jonathan Vilma (knee) was limited during practice Thursday, Dec. 1.
Wed, 30 Nov 2011 15:08:04 -0800 New Orleans Saints DT Tom Johnson (elbow), LB Jonathan Vilma (knee) and CB Jabari Greer (knee) fully participated in practice Wednesday, Nov. 30.
Mon, 28 Nov 2011 16:13:41 -0800 The New Orleans Saints have declared WR Adrian Arrington, RB Chris Ivory, CB Johnny Patrick, LB Jonathan Vilma, TE Michael Higgins, LB Turk McBride, OT William Robinson inactive for Week 12.
Sat, 26 Nov 2011 12:01:05 -0800 New Orleans Saints LB Jonathan Vilma (knee) did not participate in practice Saturday, Nov. 26, and is listed as questionable for Week 12.
Fri, 25 Nov 2011 14:10:14 -0800 New Orleans Saints LB Jonathan Vilma (knee) was limited during practice Friday, Nov. 25, and could be a game-time decision for Week 12.
Thu, 24 Nov 2011 11:22:55 -0800 New Orleans Saints LB Jonathan Vilma (knee) was limited during practice Thursday, Nov. 24.
Mon, 14 Nov 2011 06:01:50 -0800 New Orleans Saints LB Jonathan Vilma (knee) had knee surgery, according to a league source. Vilma was inactive for the team's Week 10 game.
Sun, 13 Nov 2011 08:38:56 -0800 The New Orleans Saints have declared WR Adrian Arrington, RB Chris Ivory, LB Jonathan Vilma, FB Korey Hall, CB Patrick Robinson, OT Ray Willis, LB Turk McBride inactive for Week 10.
Fri, 11 Nov 2011 13:54:48 -0800 New Orleans Saints DE Turk McBride (ankle) and LB Jonathan Vilma (knee) did not participate in practice Friday, Nov. 11, and have been ruled out for Week 10.
Thu, 10 Nov 2011 11:57:56 -0800 New Orleans Saints DE Turk McBride (ankle), LB Jonathan Vilma (knee) and CB Patrick Robinson (stomach) did not participate in practice Thursday, Nov. 10.
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