NFL bans linebacker Jonathan Vilma for year, 3 other players get suspensions for bounties

NEW YORK (AP) — The NFL today suspended four players for their roles in the New Orleans Saints’ bounty system, including linebacker Jonathan Vilma for the entire 2012 season.

In addition to Vilma, defensive tackle Anthony Hargrove was suspended eight games, defensive tackle Will Smith four games and linebacker Scott Fujita (now with the Cleveland Browns) three games.