"Having
recently experienced the most tragic of circumstances regarding this
issue, we, as an organization, understand the ultimate consequences of
driving while impaired.
We know that one incident is too many.
The critical goal is to effect the decision making process in the hours before the wrong decision is made.
Our
player assistance programs in the areas of preventing incidents such as
these are at the highest level in professional sports, but we are
always looking to do better and for ways to improve. We will continue
to draw upon the best expertise and resources available, both
internally and from outside the organization, to work toward being the
best in the areas of education, prevention, and effecting the right
decisions.
We
have been in communication with Jay Ratliff regarding this incident,
and we will monitor the legal process and work within the NFL guidelines
for player behavior moving forward."
