"Browns reciever Donte' Stallworth may have gotten off light this week with just a 30-day sentence after pleading guilty to DUI manslaughter for killing a man in Miami this past March. However, NFL commissioner Roger Goodell strongly implied he will be tougher than the courts. There are indications Stallworth could be suspended for the entire 2009 season.

Stallworth, who began serving his sentence Tuesday, was suspended indefinitely without pay Thursday by Goodell, who told Stallworth in a letter, "In due course, we will contact your representatives to schedule a meeting with you, after which I will make a final determination of discipline."

It's the same approach he took with Michael Vick, who was suspended indefinitely after his guilty plea in the dogfighting scandal two years ago. When Vick finishes his house arrest on July 20, Goodell will meet with him and decide when to end the suspension. He will meet with Stallworth when he gets out of jail.

Based on Goodell's approach, his strongly worded letter to Stallworth and another to the 32 clubs reminding them this kind of behavior will not be tolerated and that it applies to all club employees, Stallworth is not going to get off easy with the league.

"The conduct reflected in your guilty plea resulted in the tragic loss of life and was inexcusable," Goodell wrote to Stallworth. "While the criminal justice system has determined the legal consequences of this incident, it is my responsibility as NFL commissioner to determine appropriate league discipline for your actions, which have caused irreparable harm to the victim and his family, your club, your fellow players and the NFL.""