THE STORY
Between 2009 and 2011, the New Orleans Saints operated a bounty program where players received cash rewards for injuring opponents. The NFL's investigation led to severe penalties, including a one-year suspension for head coach Sean Payton and indefinite suspension for defensive coordinator Gregg Williams. (si.com)
TEAMS / PEOPLE:
New Orleans Saints, NFL
WHY IT MATTERS
The scandal highlighted serious concerns about player safety and integrity in the NFL, resulting in unprecedented disciplinary actions.