In a continuation of its push against domestic violence, the NFL sent a memo in late January informing every team that players with convictions for domestic violence, sexual assault or weapons offenses will be barred from attending the NFL Scouting Combine, USA Today reported.
"It is important for us to remain strongly committed to league values as we demonstrate to our fans, future players, coaches, general managers, and others who support our game that character matters," NFL vice president of football operations Troy Vincent wrote in the memo obtained by USA Today.
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Combine hopefuls will be required to submit to a background check to allow the NFL to ensure there are no felony or misdemeanor convictions that would prohibit them from participating in “any league-related event.