This has been a tough year for the NFL, which has been under fire for months due to allegations that it was soft on players accused of domestic violence, sexual assault and child abuse. The league is also attempting to settle a lawsuit filed by ex-players that claims it covered up the long-term dangers of concussions for years. And as the Daily News first reported earlier this year, the Drug Enforcement Administration has also launched an investigation into the abuse of painkillers and other drugs in NFL locker rooms.