NFL reinstates 5 suspended players connected to gambling violations: Source
11 months, 1 week ago

NFL reinstates 5 suspended players connected to gambling violations: Source

New York Times  

The NFL has reinstated five players who were suspended indefinitely last year for violating the gambling policy, a league source confirmed Thursday. Washington Commanders defensive lineman Shaka Toney Free agent wide receiver Quintez Cephus Free agent safety C.J. Moore Free agent defensive lineman Demetrius Taylor Free agent linebacker Rashod Berry The only player on the reinstatement list to still be on a team’s roster is Toney, who is now eligible to participate fully with Washington. The Lions were at the forefront of this news a year ago, with several players — including WR Jameson Williams — suspended for violating the league’s gambling policy.

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Detroit Lions star Jameson Williams 'facing suspension over performance-enhancing substance'
5 months, 1 week ago

Detroit Lions star Jameson Williams 'facing suspension over performance-enhancing substance'

Daily Mail  

Detroit Lions wide receiver Jameson Williams is facing a two-game suspension for violating the NFL's performance-enhancing substance policy, according to reports. After missing the first 11 games of his rookie season due to an ACL injury he suffered in college, Williams received a four-game suspension after violating the NFL's gambling policy in his second year. Detroit Lions star Jameson Williams …

Lions’ Jameson Williams facing 2-game suspension for violating NFL’s performance-enhancing substances policy: Report
5 months, 1 week ago

Lions’ Jameson Williams facing 2-game suspension for violating NFL’s performance-enhancing substances policy: Report

New York Times  

Detroit Lions wide receiver Jameson Williams is facing a two-game suspension for violating the league’s performance-enhancing substances policy, ESPN reported Monday. “I’m in good spirits just ready to get back with the my brothers ASAP soon as possible.” Asked Tuesday morning on Detroit radio station WXYT-FM’s “Costa and Jansen with Heather,” Lions coach Dan Campbell said, “we’re prepared to not …

More problems for Rams’ offensive line as Alaric Jackson is suspended
7 months, 1 week ago

More problems for Rams’ offensive line as Alaric Jackson is suspended

LA Times  

The Rams’ Alaric Jackson will not be blocking in the first two games because of a suspension for violating the NFL’s personal conduct policy. Alaric Jackson, the Rams’ starting left tackle, is suspended without pay for the first two games of the season for violating the NFL’s personal conduct policy, the team announced Friday. Backup quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo is suspended …

NFL revises gambling policy, reinstates Detroit’s Jameson Williams and 2 other suspended players
1 year, 6 months ago

NFL revises gambling policy, reinstates Detroit’s Jameson Williams and 2 other suspended players

Associated Press  

The NFL has revised its gambling policy and is reinstating three players who previously received longer suspensions. The minimum suspension for gambling on NFL games increases to one year, and for players who bet on their own teams, the minimum suspension was raised to two years. In a memo sent to teams and obtained by The Associated Press, the league …

What to expect from Jameson Williams as Lions WR returns from gambling suspension
1 year, 6 months ago

What to expect from Jameson Williams as Lions WR returns from gambling suspension

New York Times  

The Detroit Lions are fresh off a road win over the Green Bay Packers and in sole possession of first place in the NFC North. Per the previous policy, Williams was not eligible to return to practice or to play in games until the Lions’ Week 7 contest versus the Baltimore Ravens on Oct. 22. Williams’ status The league’s previous …

NFL reducing penalties for non-NFL gambling offenses, per sources: What it means for league, players
1 year, 6 months ago

NFL reducing penalties for non-NFL gambling offenses, per sources: What it means for league, players

New York Times  

By Dianna Russini, Mike Jones, Kalyn Kahler and Colton Pouncy The NFL is changing its gambling policy, including reducing the penalty for prior violations from a six-game suspension to a four-game suspension, league sources said Friday. The changes come after 10 players, including Williams and Petit-Frere, were suspended during the offseason for violating the NFL’s policies on sports betting. The …

List of NFL players suspended for violating gambling policies
1 year, 7 months ago

List of NFL players suspended for violating gambling policies

Associated Press  

The NFL has been suspending players for gambling violations since the 1963 season. ___ 1963 Green Bay HB Paul Hornung: The 1986 inductee into the Pro Football Hall of Fame was suspended for the season for betting on league games. Detroit DT Alex Karras: The 2020 inductee into the Pro Football Hall of Fame also was suspended for the season …

NFL suspends Broncos defensive end Eyioma Uwazurike indefinitely for gambling on games
1 year, 8 months ago

NFL suspends Broncos defensive end Eyioma Uwazurike indefinitely for gambling on games

Associated Press  

DENVER — The NFL indefinitely suspended Denver Broncos defensive end Eyioma Uwazurike on Monday for betting on league games during the 2022 season. “The Denver Broncos will continue to provide all members of our organization with the necessary education, resources and support to ensure compliance with the NFL’s gambling policy.” NFL players and personnel are not allowed to gamble while …

The NFL is addressing gambling suspensions with training and conversations with the players’ union
1 year, 9 months ago

The NFL is addressing gambling suspensions with training and conversations with the players’ union

Associated Press  

NFL chief compliance officer Sabrina Perel has been busy this spring. “And that’s just what we’re doing.” Of those suspended for gambling policy violations since the start of 2022, three players and one assistant were disciplined for betting on non-NFL sports. “And so, on the area where it governs league personnel or team personnel or coaches or others, it’s a …

When NFL players are investigated for gambling, agents say league is ‘holding all the cards’
1 year, 9 months ago

When NFL players are investigated for gambling, agents say league is ‘holding all the cards’

New York Times  

The NFL suspended four more players for violating the league’s gambling policy on Thursday. Agents said they received a letter from the NFL informing them that their client was being investigated for a potential gambling policy violation, which listed the dates of the player’s potential violations. Given the unknown scope of the league’s gambling investigations and the easy access to …

NFL players who have been suspended for gambling policy violations
1 year, 9 months ago

NFL players who have been suspended for gambling policy violations

Associated Press  

Four more NFL players have been suspended for violating the league’s gambling policy. — Jameson Williams, WR, Detroit; suspended six games April 21 for betting on non-NFL games from an NFL facility; currently on Lions roster; could return Oct. 22 at Baltimore. — Quintez Cephus, WR, Detroit; suspended indefinitely April 21 for betting on NFL games; released by Lions on …

Jaguars LT Cam Robinson suspended 4 games for violating NFL policy on PEDs
1 year, 9 months ago

Jaguars LT Cam Robinson suspended 4 games for violating NFL policy on PEDs

Associated Press  

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — The NFL suspended Jacksonville Jaguars left tackle Cam Robinson on Thursday for the first four games of the regular season for violating league policy on performance-enhancing drugs. “While we certainly respect the NFL’s ruling and are disappointed with this development, we will support Cam as he works his way through the suspension,” the team said in a …

NFL suspends 3 players indefinitely for violating the gambling policy and a fourth gets 6 games
1 year, 9 months ago

NFL suspends 3 players indefinitely for violating the gambling policy and a fourth gets 6 games

Associated Press  

INDIANAPOLIS — Cornerback Isaiah Rodgers Sr. lost the biggest bet of his life Thursday. Tennessee Titans right tackle Nicholas Petit-Frere received a six-game suspension for betting on non-NFL sports at the team’s facility, though he can participate in all of the team’s offseason and preseason activities including preseason games. “We have made the following roster moves as a consequence of …

NFL suspends 4 players, including Colts’ Isaiah Rodgers, for gambling violations
1 year, 9 months ago

NFL suspends 4 players, including Colts’ Isaiah Rodgers, for gambling violations

New York Times  

The NFL suspended two Colts players, cornerback Isaiah Rodgers and defensive end Rashod Berry, free agent Demetrius Taylor and Titans’ lineman Nicholas Petit-Frere for violating the league gambling policy, the league announced Thursday. The Athletic’s instant analysis: Colts’ CB room gets even thinner Rodgers’ suspension — and the Colts’ subsequent decision to waive him — make a thin Colts cornerback …

NFL finalizing discipline for several players linked to gambling violations, AP sources say
1 year, 9 months ago

NFL finalizing discipline for several players linked to gambling violations, AP sources say

Associated Press  

The NFL is finalizing disciplinary action against more players for gambling violations, including Indianapolis Colts defensive back Isaiah Rodgers Sr., two people familiar with the plans told The Associated Press on Wednesday. The first indication Rodgers was involved came when a website that covers sports wagering, sportshandle.com, reported in early June that an unidentified Colts player had been involved with …

Colts confirm NFL investigating player for possible gambling
1 year, 9 months ago

Colts confirm NFL investigating player for possible gambling

Associated Press  

INDIANAPOLIS — The Indianapolis Colts said Monday they are aware the NFL has opened a gambling investigation into one of the team’s players but would not discuss any additional details. Cephus and Moore were suspended indefinitely for betting on NFL games while Berryhill and receiver Jameson Williams each drew six-game suspensions for gambling on non-NFL games. Washington Commanders defensive end …

NFL players on gambling policy, suspensions: ‘That could have been any one of us’
1 year, 9 months ago

NFL players on gambling policy, suspensions: ‘That could have been any one of us’

New York Times  

Late last month, when Lions receiver Jameson Williams told reporters that until he was suspended by the NFL he had no idea he was in violation of the league’s gambling policy, the second-year pro’s self-professed naivete was met with more than a few eye-rolls. Nobody spends time on it.” The free-agent veteran player called Williams and Berryhill “sacrificial lambs.” All …

NFL investigating Colts player for possible gambling policy violation
1 year, 9 months ago

NFL investigating Colts player for possible gambling policy violation

New York Times  

The NFL is investigating a Colts player for a possible violation of the league’s gambling policy, a team official confirmed to The Athletic on Monday. Here’s what you need to know: After multiple reports Monday that Isaiah Rodgers Sr. is the subject of the probe, the Colts CB said in a statement on social media that he “want to take …

NFL investigating fifth Lions player for violation of league’s gambling policy: Sources
1 year, 10 months ago

NFL investigating fifth Lions player for violation of league’s gambling policy: Sources

New York Times  

The Athletic has live coverage of Monday Night Football featuring the Raiders vs Lions. The NFL is investigating a fifth player on the 2022 Detroit Lions roster for a potential violation of the league’s gambling policy, league sources told The Athletic. Moore and wide receiver Quintez Cephus received indefinite suspensions for betting on NFL action, and wide receivers Jameson Williams …

Suspended Lions WR Jameson Williams says he wasn’t aware of NFL rules on gambling he violated
1 year, 10 months ago

Suspended Lions WR Jameson Williams says he wasn’t aware of NFL rules on gambling he violated

Associated Press  

ALLEN PARK, Mich. — Detroit Lions receiver Jameson Williams, suspended for the first six games of the season, said he was unaware of the NFL gambling policy that he violated. “And, it hit a couple other players around the league and on my team out the blue.” The league suspended former Lions players Quintez Cephus and C.J. Moore, along with …

Is NFL hypocritical or hypervigilant in betting punishment?
1 year, 11 months ago

Is NFL hypocritical or hypervigilant in betting punishment?

Associated Press  

Sixty years after Paul Hornung and Alex Karras were suspended a full season for wagering on football games, gambling is now as much a part of the NFL spectacle as mock drafts, tailgating and Super Bowl halftime shows. They have seminars and stuff up in the locker room to educate them.” The NFL suspended five players last week for violating …

Is NFL hypocritical or hypervigilant in betting punishment?
1 year, 11 months ago

Is NFL hypocritical or hypervigilant in betting punishment?

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. They have seminars and stuff up in the locker …

Analysis: NFL players aware of risks of betting on football
1 year, 11 months ago

Analysis: NFL players aware of risks of betting on football

Associated Press  

NFL players aren’t permitted to bet on football despite the league embracing gambling and capitalizing on a multibillion-dollar industry through partnerships with casinos and sportsbooks. It’s also included in player manuals, and there are signs in every locker room reminding players and staff that no personnel may bet on NFL games. “The NFL has always maintained a robust integrity and …

NFL suspends 5 players for violating gambling policy
1 year, 11 months ago

NFL suspends 5 players for violating gambling policy

Associated Press  

Three NFL players were suspended indefinitely Friday for betting on NFL games in the 2022 season, while two other players, including the 12th overall draft pick a year ago, received six-game suspensions for betting on non-NFL games at a league facility. The NFL said that a “league review uncovered no evidence indicating any inside information was used or that any …

NFL suspends five players, Lions feeling highest brunt for gambling violations
1 year, 11 months ago

NFL suspends five players, Lions feeling highest brunt for gambling violations

Hindustan Times  

The NFL has suspended five players for violating the league's gambling policy, according to NFL Network Insider Ian Rapoport. NFL suspends five players for violating league's gambling policy Lions wide receivers Jameson Williams and Stanley Berryhill are facing six-game bans, while wideout Quintez Cephus and defensive back C.J. The league prohibits players from participating in any type of gambling activity …

NFL suspends five players for violating its gambling policy
1 year, 11 months ago

NFL suspends five players for violating its gambling policy

LA Times  

Former Detroit Lions safety C.J. The NFL said that a “league review uncovered no evidence indicating any inside information was used or that any game was compromised in any way.” Sports NFL mock draft live: Team reporters make their first-round picks Reporters who cover their teams on a daily basis predict how the first round of the 2023 NFL draft …

Lions’ Jameson Williams among 5 players suspended by NFL for gambling policy violations
1 year, 11 months ago

Lions’ Jameson Williams among 5 players suspended by NFL for gambling policy violations

New York Times  

The Athletic has live coverage of Monday Night Football featuring the Raiders vs Lions. Four Lions players and one Commanders player have been suspended by the NFL for violating the NFL’s policy on sports betting, the league announced Friday. Four Lions team employees were also fired last month for violating the NFL’s gambling policy, according to a league source briefed …

What are the NFL’s gambling rules? What to know about league policy on sports betting
1 year, 11 months ago

What are the NFL’s gambling rules? What to know about league policy on sports betting

New York Times  

The NFL suspended multiple players Friday, including Lions receiver Jameson Williams and three others from Detroit, for violating the league’s policy on sports betting. The latest cases mark the highest-profile instances of discipline for gambling violations in the league since Jaguars receiver Calvin Ridley was suspended for the 2022 season for betting on NFL games. The NFL’s gambling policy prohibits …

Jones: NFL’s nonsensical player gambling policy needs review after suspensions
1 year, 11 months ago

Jones: NFL’s nonsensical player gambling policy needs review after suspensions

New York Times  

If you find yourself with questions after five NFL players were suspended Friday for violating the league’s policy on sports betting, you are not alone. Lions wideouts Jameson Williams and Stanley Berryhill were also suspended for six games in 2023 for what the team said were “other gambling policy violations, including betting from an NFL facility on non-NFL games.” The …

Jets WRs coach Miles Austin suspended by NFL for gambling
2 years, 3 months ago

Jets WRs coach Miles Austin suspended by NFL for gambling

Associated Press  

New York Jets wide receivers coach Miles Austin has been suspended by the NFL for a minimum of one year for violating the league’s gambling policy. “The NFL suspended Miles Austin for wagering from a legal mobile account on table games and non-NFL professional sports,” Deni said. He is appealing his suspension.” Per the NFL’s gambling policy for personnel, wagering …

Falcons' Calvin Ridley is suspended by the NFL for gambling on league games last November
3 years ago

Falcons' Calvin Ridley is suspended by the NFL for gambling on league games last November

Daily Mail  

Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Calvin Ridley has been suspended by the NFL for the 2022 season for betting on league games during his sabbatical from football last year. Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Calvin Ridley has been suspended by the NFL for the 2022 season for betting on league games during his sabbatical from football last year The alleged incidents took …

NFL Suspends Four Players, One For Full Season, Over Saints' Bounties
12 years, 10 months ago

NFL Suspends Four Players, One For Full Season, Over Saints' Bounties

NPR  

NFL Suspends Four Players, One For Full Season, Over Saints' Bounties Enlarge this image toggle caption Matthew Sharpe/Getty Images Matthew Sharpe/Getty Images Four NFL players tied to the so-called bountygate have now been hit with suspensions by the league. They were part of a scheme in which a New Orleans Saints coach created a bounty system for hits that knocked …

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