Wilson: NFL won't be punishing Tom Cable

The NFL isn't going to discipline Oakland Raiders coach Tom Cable after investigating him for an altercation with assistant coach Randy Hanson and allegations of domestic violence against women.

NFL spokesman Greg Aiello told the Associated Press that Cable's confrontation with Hanson, which was first reported by National Football Post, was evaluated under the NFL personal conduct policy.

Cable allegedly broke Hanson's jaw and teeth last summer, but prosecutors decided not to file criminal charges due to inconsistencies in Hanson's interviews with law enforcement officials.

Hanson has filed a civil lawsuit against Cable and the organization, alleging he's the victim of assault, battery and intentional infliction of emotional distress.

Following an ESPN investigative report, Cable acknowledged that he once struck his first wife, Sandy Cable, with an open hand 20 years ago.

He denied any other episodes of violence against women.

Aiello said because the incident occurred before Cable worked in the NFL there was no reason to discipline him under the NFL personal conduct policy.

However, the coach could possibly be subject to confidential counseling.

There was no comment from the Raiders or Cable.

Follow me on Twitter: RavensInsider