NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell isn't known for his sense of humor. Or his ability to smile. Or for doing much else outside of handing down fines to stifle would-be celebrators, both players and owners. 
DeMaurice Smith didn't get what he was hoping for Tuesday, but the head of the NFL players' union did walk away from his latest meeting with NFL owners with some good reasons to feel encouraged about the state of the negotiations.
Over the past several months, NFLPA chief DeMaurice Smith has accused NFL owners of planning to lock out players in 2011 and has publicly criticized commissioner Roger Goodell for failing to attend the last round of collective bargaining negotiations. But on the day before the next negotiating session between players and owners -- the third such session overall and the first since mid-July -- Smith struck a less combative tone and expressed hope that Tuesday's meeting would help move the sides toward an agreement.
Philadelphia Eagles cornerback Sheldon Brown was fined $10,000 by the NFL for wearing a Jason mask during game introductions. Click through to see more questionable NFL fines over the years.
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Culprit: Chad Ochocinco, Cincinnati Bengals
What He Did: He wore an orange chin strap in a preseason game.
NFL Fined Him: $5,000
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Culprit: Santonio Holmes, Pittsburgh Steelers
What He Did: Holmes celebrated his Super Bowl-winning touchdown catch by paying homage to LeBron James' pregame powder toss.
NFL Fined Him: $10,000
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Culprit: Darnell Dockett, Arizona Cardinals
What He Did: Dockett (No. 90) jumped on the back of teammate Antonio Smith and rode him like a rodeo bronco.
NFL Fined Him: $20,000
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Culprit: Wes Welker, New England Patriots
What He Did: Made a "snow angel" after scoring this Week 16 touchdown in wintry conditions versus Arizona.
NFL Fined Him: $10,000
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Culprit: Shaun Ellis, New York Jets
What He Did: Chucked a large block of snow into the Seattle stands in retaliation for fans pelting New York's players with snowballs
NFL Fined Him: $10,000
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Culprit: Benjamin Watson, New England Patriots
What He Did: Stuffed the ball up his jersey as an end zone tribute to his expectant wife and the couple's yet-to-be-born daughter
NFL Fined Him: $10,000
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Culprit: Brandon Jones, Tennessee Titans
What He Did: Simulated an arrest during a touchdown celebration against the Jaguars
NFL Fined Him: $15,000
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Culprit: Ryan Clark, Pittsburgh Steelers
What He Did: Wore eye black with the No. 21 to honor his late Redskins teammate, Sean Taylor
NFL Fined Him: $5,000
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Culprit: Chris Johnson, Tennessee Titans
What He Did: Played the bongo drums on the sideline after a 66-yard TD run
NFL Fined Him: $10,000
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The final tally on Brett Favre's one year with the New York Jets now reads nine wins, 22 interceptions, one broken playoff dream and $12,100,000. A $100K add-on came Wednesday when the NFL fined the Jets and general manager Mike Tannenbaum for not listing the aging Wrangler model on their injury report after Favre tore his bicep last season. EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. -- NFL players' union head DeMaurice Smith was here today to talk to brief Giants players on the state of collective bargaining negotiations with the owners. On his way out, he stopped to talk to two reporters -- one from FanHouse and one from the New York Times. And it's pretty safe to say he isn't happy about the picture that commissioner Roger Goodell painted when Goodell spoke with reporters last week.
NEW YORK -- NFL commissioner Roger Goodell announced his final Michael Vick decision to a group of about 20 reporters in a conference room at the league offices in Manhattan on Thursday afternoon. FanHouse attended the session, which lasted about an hour and a half and covered a wide range of topics that began with Vick and also touched on the Cowboys' video board, the blackout/ticket-sales issues in Jacksonville, the upcoming labor negotiations and several other topics.
Michael Vick's long absence from the NFL can end on September 27, when he will be permitted to play in the Philadelphia Eagles' third regular-season game.
FanHouse reported Wednesday night that NFL commissioner Roger Goodell is likely to reinstate Eagles quarterback Michael Vick in time for Week 1 of the regular season. Now the LA Times is reporting that Vick (who's in town to play the Jets tonight) will meet with Goodell in the New York area today to get the official word on any remaining discipline he'll face in connection with his conviction and subsequent two-year prison term for dogfighting crimes. That would mean the Eagles would have an answer about Vick's status well in advance of Saturday's deadline to get their roster down to 53.
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