To prevent any other team from winding up in the Patriots' morass, the league imposed a debt limit of $35 million.

However, the league imposed another lockout in 2012 that was not settled until January 2013, shortening the season from 82 to 48 games.

When the league unilaterally imposed the new system of limited free agency, all teams were allowed to protect 37 players.

The league imposed a 22 game suspension in 1928 after he was reported for 'kicking' and he subsequently missed the entire 1929 season.

The league imposed a salary cap of $35,000 per team in an effort to curb player's salaries.

The league said the punishment was sufficient and would impose no further penalty.

The league normally imposes a four-game suspension for first time offenders.

Under his tenure, the league imposed a salary cap on its players.

In 2011, the league had recently imposed a new limit of four non-Israelis per team.

In the event of egregious violations, the league may also impose a fine.