Saints QB Drew Brees Files Affidavit Backing Jonathan Vilma's Lawsuit

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Saints quarterback Drew Brees filed an affidavit Saturday in Louisiana District Court in support of teammate Jonathan Vilma's defamation suit against NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell. It's the third affidavit that has been filed for Vilma, joining those filed by Saints interim coach Joe Vitt and head athletic trainer Scottie Patton. Brees wrote: "In my four years as a teammate with Jonathan, I have not seen anyone conduct himself with a higher degree of professionalism, work ethic, responsibility, and genuine care for his teammates." Brees' affidavit also took aim at the NFL's investigation and sanctions against the Saints in the bounty matter. "My understanding is that Mr. Goodell has accused members of our defense, including Jonathan, of engaging in a pay-to-injury program that involved offering financial incentives to teammates to intentionally injure opposing players," Brees wrote. "I have no knowledge of a pay-to-injury program existing, and have yet to personally see any evidence that would substantiate these allegations. In my four years as a teammate with Jonathan, I have found that he is a man of integrity who passionately plays the game of football within the framework of the rules and has respect for his opponents."

Source: NFL.com

[Saintsfan1972]

nice gesture, but with the gap between the offensive and defensive sides of a NFL team, it's just that...a gesture

[buffalobillsfan1]

What a joke. He knew about the bounty system and there is proof Drew, your DC Greg Williams issued a apology in a statement when they found out what was going on. You don't apologize for something that did not happen.