Depends what reasons they gave. If they cited the conduct policy in their dismissal he'd have a case since he wasn't involved and they didn't wait until the facts were out. Could be wrongful termination.
The problem is that would kill his NFL career or what is left of it, he could return now although he'd get paid minimum.
“We just think it’s the best move for everyone to move on from Matt and let him take care of this situation,” Buffalo general manager Brandon Beane said.
In most states, you can be fired for any reason except civil rights stuff. All of your actions are fair game. IANAL. They didn't slander him. They almost make it sound like he's ok with it, but I doubt that.
Sports leagues are specifically protected under monopoly law so I hardly know what to say. Athletes can get screwed easily. At least they have a union on their side.
Depends what reasons they gave. If they cited the conduct policy in their dismissal he'd have a case since he wasn't involved and they didn't wait until the facts were out. Could be wrongful termination.
The problem is that would kill his NFL career or what is left of it, he could return now although he'd get paid minimum.
They said exactly what they were doing.
In most states, you can be fired for any reason except civil rights stuff. All of your actions are fair game. IANAL. They didn't slander him. They almost make it sound like he's ok with it, but I doubt that.
Yeah. It was totally the best move for Matt, right?
Sports leagues are specifically protected under monopoly law so I hardly know what to say. Athletes can get screwed easily. At least they have a union on their side.