July 29--It appears the NFL isn't taking any chances when it comes to the safety of Commissioner Roger Goodell in the wake of his decision to uphold Tom Brady's four-game suspension.
Police in Scarborough, Maine, said they received a request from the NFL on Tuesday to keep a close eye on a $6.5 million home Goodell owns on the peninsula of Prouts Neck, south of Portland.
"They did reach out and let us know about the decision and that it might not be popular," Scarborough Police Chief Robbie Moulton told the Portland Press Herald.
Moulton told the newspaper that the police department was not aware of any problems or threats associated with Goodell's home.
"We're aware of the situation and will be patrolling the area, certainly," Moulton said. "In the past, when there have been unpopular decisions, there have been emails and things. I wouldn't say it rose to the level of threats, but certainly expressing unhappiness."
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Goodell's decision to uphold Brady's suspension for his alleged role in the New England Patriots' Deflategate scandal has led to widespread criticism over Goodell's handling of the case.
On Wednesday, Patriots owner Robert Kraft lashed out at Goodell and apologized to Patriots fans for being "wrong to put my faith in the league." Brady also criticized Goodell's decision in a lengthy Facebook post.
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