NEW YORK — The National Football League today unveiled its groundbreaking 'Seven Strikes' policy for domestic violence incidents, a significant update to its personal conduct guidelines. Under the new protocol, players will face potential disciplinary action only after a minimum of seven documented police calls related to domestic disturbances have been made against them.

“We believe in due process and giving our athletes every opportunity to, shall we say, 'work through' their personal challenges,” stated NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell in a press conference that featured a surprisingly large number of corporate sponsors. “This new policy ensures that we don’t rush to judgment. Seven calls, that’s a real pattern. Anything less, frankly, could just be a misunderstanding.”

The policy, which sources indicate was heavily influenced by recent high-profile cases involving multiple prior police interventions, aims to provide a clear, quantifiable metric for league response. “It’s about consistency,” explained former league executive Brenda Sterling, now a consultant. “Before, it was all so subjective. Was it three calls? Four? Now, everyone knows the number. It’s a win for transparency.”

Critics, primarily domestic violence advocacy groups and anyone with a basic understanding of public safety, have called the policy 'dangerously irresponsible.' However, the NFL maintains its commitment to 'player welfare' and 'maintaining competitive integrity.'