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NFL news roundup: Darren Sharper charged; Richie Incognito’s agent disputes report

Friday was a rough news day for the NFL.

Chris Graythen

Between Darren Sharper being charged with felony crimes and details emerging in the Richie Incognito case, Friday was a tough news day for the NFL.

The NFL and NFLPA have already released statements on Ted Wells’ bullying report. In the statements, both organizations said they would withhold comment until they have a chance to review the report in further detail.

Here’s the other news you may have missed on Friday.

Darren Sharper charged with drugging, raping two women

Former NFL safety Darren Sharper has been charged with two counts of rape by use of drugs, four counts of furnishing a controlled substance and one count of possession of a controlled substance. All of the charges are felonies.

Richie Incognito’s attorney says Ted Wells report is ‘replete with errors’

Ted Wells and his team conducted more than 100 interviews in their investigation of the Miami Dolphins' bullying scandal, and the findings were disturbing. Meanwhile, Richie Incognito's attorney insists the report, which is centered on his client, is replete with errors.

Roger Goodell earned $44.2 million in 2012

There may be plenty of bad news going around the league, but Roger Goodell gets paid plenty of money to deal with it. In fact, Goodell earned $44.2 million in 2012. That number includes more than $40 million in bonuses.

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