I don't get it. Is this about the codeine thing or did he fail a test? This seems like an awfully severe suspension for a suspect drug case that has yet to go to trial.

The league knows more then we do....

This is crap.

I know Jolly has been acting the fool awaiting trial, but a full season for not even being convicted of anything.

What about murderers (Ray Lewis, guy with the car) and rapists that got 6 games or less?

Unconvinced of some codine?

This sucks. At least they know now, rather than waiting until July 31st or later.

Correct me if I'm wrong, but wasn't there a player last year that was also suspended indefinitely, and, when more evidence came to light, he got a time-disclosed suspension? Though I don't remember if there were a statement such as "will continue through at least the 2010 season."

That being said, I expect him to be realeased, and open up a roster spot, leaving 2 to either Wilson, Harrell or Wynn (Neal is almost guaranteed a roster spot, being a 2nd round pick).

RS, Ya the TT statement sounds very permanent to me. The league obviously has information seperate from the Trial. A badly failed drug test comes to mind. Or, a plea deal has been made and not yet announced is another possibility.

OK Harrell, get those pads on and start hitting something, NOW!

NBC Sports is saying it's not related to the drug case, but probably failed tests.

http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2010/07/16/jollys-suspension-is-for...

Not to be callous, but doesn't this make the Packers choices easier when it comes time for cutdown? Now, Wilson, Harrell and Wynn can duke it out for the two spots...And when you think about it, Jolly didn't really put pressure on the QB, and we definitely need more of that this year.

Like RS said, there's that possibility that we release him. But if he's suspended without pay and on the inactive list he can still remain on the team with no losses at all. My question is however, how will this affect the locker room. I know Jolly had a lot of good friends on the team, Woodson specifically, but are they much better mentally without the guy's name on the teams' roster?

well wtf man, this sucks...aight Neal this is ur time to shine cause i gave up on harrell some moons back...

Son of a....

Mr. Neal, the starting lineup is calling. In hindsight, Ted's a genius for drafting him.

This just might be what turns out to be a two year suspension for Jolly.

Strike the 2011 season because there will be a Owners lockout.

Enjoy this year folks!

Said it here a few times, but Jolly = Cletidus Hunt. At least Thompson had the good sense to draft 2 potential replacements instead of signing him to a 6 year deal.

I liked the guy, he was a great player and could have been awesome on that d-line, but he is definitely a head case, and has too many other issues to fully focus on football. I hope he is able to turn things around, but it won't be with the Packers.

What a moron. This is a pretty big loss. Didn't Jolly set the team record for passes batted down? And remember that red-zone INT against the Bears in week 1? Somehow, I can't see Jarius Wynn and Mike Neal making these plays. I hope I'm wrong.

Oh, and I see he's already off the Packers roster on Packers.com. That didn't take long.

GO PACK!

Thanks JaMarcus Russell.

This is a big loss from the standpoint that Jolly definitely did some good things last year. But from the standpoint of the position he plays, we could be hurt much worse by the year-long suspension of a lot of other positions. Playmaking is icing on the cake for a 34 DE. They really need to take up space and occupy blockers and be in good position. Let's hope that his replacement can, at the very least, be fundamentally sound (including proper pad level, of course...).

I'm curious to see if this will end up in more reps at DE for Raji. I think the number of reps he gets in camp/preseason will be indicative of how Jolly's replacement is doing. For example, the less reps Raji gets, the better the replacement(s) is/are doing.

Appears that Thompson wasn't quite so stupid drafting Neal in the 2nd round, eh? Must have known something.

F this, Where the hell is innocent until proven guilty? Rothlisburger gets to rape a couple chicks and it's a slap on the wrist. Jolly hasn't been proven to be guilty of shit and this is what he gets? He would of been better of shooting himself in the leg or having underground cock fights, Instead he has a glass of codeine mixed with soda. Codeine is like smoking weed, it doesn't make you a supernatural athlete, it just makes you relax. BS

Guh, I was just watching 2007 Week 4 Bears vs Packers. On the Bears' first drive on 3rd and 7, Jolly bats down a pass out of nowhere that was going to gift Chicago the first down. I was so happy then so sad.

Real waste of talent.

Sucks. BUT, if it had to happen, better now than a month from now. At least we know where Jolly stands going into camp. Let the competition sort out the rest. Sure would be sweet if Harrell stayed healthy and really contributed, he's a perfect build for a 34 end (and no, I'm not holding my breath). Hopefully Neal shows the 'experts' why TT 'reached' for him. It's not all doom and gloom, some good could come from this.

GBP 4 LIFE

The NFL obviously has more information which they didn't disclose along with the sentence, which seems pretty weird in my eyes. I didn't even know they were looking into Jolly for substance abuse. And a whole season? Well, we have to wait until the reason is explained (if ever).
This supension is alright for the Packers organisation, as thy were stuck between a rock and a hard place on Jolly before.
I hope Jolly gets his off-the-field issues in order, because basically I like the way he plays football.

Either the NFL knows more, or because of the recent profile Purple Drank has been getting they decided to make an example of Jolly.

I feel someone like Mike Neal offers a much more suitable DE to Jolly anyway (someone who can get a ton of push and control the edge better.)

WOW, kinda swift and severe with not much of an explanation from the NFL.
He will definitely be missed on the D-line, not sure rooks can come in and contribute right away,untested, plus-long season.
Plus Underwood must be looking behind his back, you know somethings gonna come of that too. We all knew it was coming,something anyway, but dam, this is not good for Capers and Co.
The Packer D is becoming a little worrisome to me.
Aging D. backs, missing another proven rushing OLB, unproven and thinning D-line and Bigby unsigned, someone talk me down here.

Mmmkay Oppy,
No, seriously op, There are depth problems on the D, our starting players are very good, w/ a few all-pros, but who's there to back them up, the Harrells-Wilsons-Neals and Lees to name a few, are untested. We can only cross our fingers and hope they pan out! We need to look at some quality FA's.
The window of opportunity for the likes of Driver-Harris-Barnett and Woodson's are starting to dwindle.
Jolly was a tested player, and now he's just a playa, who will be missed, on the field that is!
I guess I'm just trying to rally the Nation into finding a few more piece's to the puzzle so to speak.
By the way, I prefer Key lime pie, but hard to find in these parts.

I am confused, NFL said that Jolly was suspended for violating the NFL's drug policy. The first offense is rehab, second is a fine, and third is a 4 game suspension.

Thats my understanding of the policy, so was Jolly already busted a few times already? I know the NFL keeps the rehab and fine confidential, the 4 game suspension is hard to keep a secret.

I don't think this has everything to do with what he did in that car in Texas, but he must have failed a few NFL drug tests to get an indefinite suspension.

Thats my thinking, though I am missing something here, something is not right.

My thinking he has failed another piss test, and the comish didn't take it lightly getting caught in that car, even IF he wasn't caught in possession or convicted yet, just being in that atmosphere was enough for the comish. The NFL has a brand name to protect and he's coming down hard on these guy's.
And you gotta admit that JJ has been acting like as ass-clown considering his situation!
I agree it dose seem harsh, considering the lack of info given and the TIMING of it, swayed jury?
Maybe JJ can get the attorneys of the Williams's (Min)to help him out, and just keep pushing it back till there carriers are over, where's the comish on that!

AHHHHH, MINN-E-SODA PURPLE DRANK

Jolly, your dealing in the wrong state!

"Packer People"....hahaha.

Another washout DT that Ted drafted.

What a douche!

Yo Nagler,

I saw you Tweeted the following - "wanted to remind everyone with DirecTV that the greatest drama ever uncut on 101. "

Dude, so dead on. They play great shows as well as playing epic concerts. If I can get one person to watch 'Traler Park Boys' on the 101, I will be a happy man. Funniest thing to EVER come from Canada (not the movies, well still great, they are not the TV series). Supreme court of comedy's pretty funny too.

DTV 4 LIFE