Goodell: Hardy, McDonald subject to new rules

Greg Hardy has four tackles, one sack and one forced fumble so far in 2014. (USATSI)

WAKE FOREST, NC -- Even though his alleged actions took place before the NFL put the new domestic violence discipline policy in place, Panthers defensive end Greg Hardy will be subject to the new policy, Roger Goodell said Wednesday.

The commissioner was visiting Wake Forest High School to celebrate the district's implentation of the Heads Up safety program.

Additionally, Goodell said 49ers defensive end Ray McDonald would be subject to the new policy as well.

“They'll be evaluated under our new policy," Goodell said. "That's something we will obviously progress. It's very important, obviously, to make sure we have all the facts and to make sure law enforcement has the opportunity to do what they need to do.

"We have to make sure whatever action we should take at the appropriate time we're in position to do. We've had conversations with the union about that."

Greg Hardy was found guilty at a bench trial in North Carolina on communicating threats and assaulting a female.

He was given a 60-day suspended sentence and is appealing the sentence via jury trial.

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