NBC NATIONAL NEWS — There is new information on the New Orleans Saints bounty scandal.

NFL.com is reporting that Commissioner Roger Goodell will listen to the appeals of Saints Head Coach Sean Payton, General Manager Mickey Loomis, and Assistant Coach Joe Vitt on Thursday, April 5.

The appeal will take place at the NFL Headquarters in New York. Goodell said he hoped to expedite the process, and there is little thought any discipline would be reduced.