NEW YORK -- NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell and union leader DeMaurice Smith met Tuesday to discuss the league's workplace environment.
In light of the bullying scandal last season involving the Dolphins' Jonathan Martin and Richie Incognito, both sides want to improve the working atmosphere. Goodell last month targeted this meeting as a chance to create open lines of discussion about the issue.
On hand along with Goodell on the league side were new NFL director of football operations Troy Vincent; Giants owner John Mara; Packers president Mark Murphy; Ravens general manager Ozzie Newsome; Panthers coach Ron Rivera; assistant coaches Hue Jackson and Rod Marinelli; and several league executives.
Also involved Tuesday were new NFLPA President Eric Winston and several other union executives and players.
"The discussions between owners and players about a professional workplace were positive," NFLPA spokesman George Atallah said in an email to The Associated Press. "We will continue to work together to set the highest workplace standards for everyone in the business of football" (see full story).
Redskins: Moore suspended four games
NEW YORK -- Defensive lineman Brandon Moore of the Washington Redskins has been suspended for the first four games of next season by the NFL for violating the league's substance abuse policy.
Moore has yet to play a down in the NFL. He was with the practice squads of San Diego and Denver last season. He later signed with the Chiefs, was cut and picked up by the Redskins.
NFL
Moore, who was not drafted out of Texas in 2013, will be eligible for all offseason activities and can play in preseason games before beginning his suspension (see full story).
Panthers: Cole agrees to stay with team
CHARLOTTE, N.C. -- Two people familiar with the situation say free agent defensive tackle Colin Cole will remain with the Carolina Panthers after agreeing to a one-year contract.
The people spoke on condition of anonymity to The Associated Press on Tuesday because the deal hasn't been made official.
Financial terms were not available.
Cole, 33, started 13 games last season for Carolina's second-ranked defense and had 15 tackles and one sack. He's not the type to fill up a stat sheet, with his primary responsibility being to take up blockers at the point of attack, allowing linebackers freedom to run and make plays.
The 6-foot-2, 335-pound Cole has spent eight seasons in the NFL and started 47 games. Prior to joining the Panthers he spent time with Minnesota, Detroit, Green Bay and Seattle (see full story).