"As a result of an NFL investigation, it came to our attention that a few of our players had violated the league's gambling policy," Lions general manager Brad Holmes said in a statement. In the 1940s, Frank Filchock and Merle Hapes of the New York Giants were suspended by then-commissioner Bert Bell for not reporting attempted bribes, particularly for the 1946 championship game. The NFL suspended receiver Quintez Cephus and safety C.J. "These players exhibited decision making that is not consistent with our organizational values and violates league rules. "We have been made aware of the suspension of Shaka Toney," the Commanders said in a team statement on Friday. "A league review uncovered no evidence indicating any inside information was used or that any game was compromised in any way," the league said in a statement. Ridley is the second player to be suspended for betting on NFL games since 2018, when a . The Patriots selected Jackson State defensive back Isaiah Bolden in the seventh round with the 245th pick of the draft. In some pretty shocking news, five NFL players have been suspended for violating the NFL's gambling policy, according to NFL Network's Ian Rapoport. Most NFL suspensions have been for players, but several coaches, owners, general managers, and game officials have also been suspended. hide caption. (Photo by Kevin Winter/Getty Images for iHeartRadio). 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The Lions traded up to No. 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.". With the rise of sports betting across the U.S., some pro teams have a sportsbook in their stadiums like the Washington Nationals (MLB) and the Phoenix Suns (NBA) as well as the NHL's Washington Capitals. A league review uncovered no evidence indicating any inside information was used or that any game was compromised in any way, the league said in a statement. Cleveland Browns quarterback Deshaun Watson has been suspended for 11 games during the 2022 NFL season and fined $5 million for violating the NFL's personal-conduct policy per the terms of a. But he couldn't kick the gambling habit and eventually wound up in prison for a multimillion-dollar ticketing scam. 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The NFL has announced that Stanley Berryhill III, Jameson Williams, Quintez Cephus, C.J. According to ESPN.com, the Lions have also fired several staff members from various departments in the organization who may have also been gambling. Its certainly not the start the Lions expected. The Lions will now likely look to add some receiving depth in the draft. Four players on the Detroit Lions faced . Jameson would never intentionally jeopardize the integrity of the game he loves so much and looks forward to getting back to his team as soon as possible.". Williams and fellow Detroit Lions receiver Stanley Berryhill are suspended for . The Lions entered the offseason with big expectations for their prized wideout. Cephus appeared in 22 games for the Lions between 2020 and 2022, catching 37 passes for 568 yards and four touchdowns in that span. Ten currently are on rosters and ten are free agents. Among the names included were four players . 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Two other players have been suspended for their role in the fight: Pittsburgh's Maurkice Pouncey (three games) and Cleveland's Larry Ogunjobi (one game). Dallas Cowboys running back Deuce Vaughn says it was "a tearjerker" after he received the call from his father's team in the 2023 NFL Draft. Others, like the Arizona Cardinals, have a sportsbook on the grounds of the stadium and many fans bet on their phones while attending games. Di Fino. The other three players -- Cephus, Moore and Toney -- have all been suspended for at least one year. He only appeared in six games and caught one total pass a 41-yard touchdown. "These players exhibited decision making that is not consistent with our organizational values and violates league rules. immediately. ", Berryhill played in four games without a catch in his only season. Ron Schwane/AP "As a result of an NFL investigation, it came to our attention that a few of our players had violated the league's gambling policy," general manager Brad Holmes said. These players exhibited decision making that is not consistent with our organizational values and violates league rules. A Warner Bros. Your effort and contribution in providing this feedback is much Was Rocked by High School Ringers", "ESPN.com: Page 2: Biggest sports gambling scandals", "Carr calls Kush style 'asinine'; suspended", "Former Indianapolis Colts quarterback Art Schlichter, once suspended by", "Raiders Cry Foul as Townsend Hit With One-Game Suspension", "Colts Suspend Dickerson, Citing His 'Insubordination', "Tardy once too often; Andre Rison suspended", "Falcons Suspend Jeff George After Sideline Confrontation With Coach", "PRO FOOTBALL; N.F.L. April 21, 2023 12:55 pm ET. When contacted by The Athletic, Toneys sports agency, 1 of 1 Agency, declined to comment. These players exhibited decision making that is not consistent with our organizational values and violates league rules, Lions general manager Brad Holmes said in a statement. Williams, 22, is the most notable of the players to be included in the suspension. The NFL has made it very clear that gambling on games won't be tolerated and five different players found that out the hard way on Friday. Cephus, Moore and Toney were all suspended indefinitely and can apply for reinstatement after the 2023 season. Four Detroit Lions players wide receivers Jameson Williams, Stanley Berryhill and Quintez Cephus and safety C.J. Cephus and Moore, two of the players hit with indefinite bans, were both immediately cut by the Lions in the wake of the news. CNN Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Calvin Ridley has been suspended indefinitely for gambling on NFL games during the 2021 season, the league announced Monday. A further two NFL players have been suspended for six games for violating gambling policy. The Packers selected Auburn kicker Anders Carlson, brother of Las Vegas Raiders kicker Daniel Carlson, with the No. Both receivers can participate in offseason and preseason activities leading up to their suspensions beginning on the final roster cutdown date. According to NFL.com, those two were caught betting on college games at the team's practice facility. The three players who were suspended indefinitely all bet on NFL games, according to Rapoport. It also noted Williams' suspension was for a "technical rule regarding the actual location in which the online bet was placed and which would otherwise be allowed by the NFL outside of the club's facility. Those three players have been indefinitely banned and they can't apply for reinstatement until April 2024 at the earliest. However, following the completion of his six-game suspension, Williams will have missed 17 of his first 23 NFL games after the team traded up to select him. Williams and fellow Detroit Lions receiver Stanley Berryhill are suspended for the first six regular season games in 2023. Cleveland Browns quarterback Deshaun Watson takes part in drills at the NFL football team's practice facility Tuesday, June 14, 2022, in Berea, Ohio. Did you encounter any technical issues? Thanks for contacting us. NFL Network Insider Ian Rapoport reported that the league suspended. Four Lions players and one Commanders player have been suspended by the NFL for violating the NFLs policy on sports betting, the league announced Friday. or connected in any way to Major League Baseball, the National Basketball Association, the National Football League or the National . List of suspensions in the National Football League, Suspensions for violating the substance policies, Official, executive, and administrative suspensions. The NFL announced Friday that three players Quintez Cephus and C.J. Whenever Cephus and Moore end up returning to the NFL, they won't be playing for the Lions. The NFL, along with other pro leagues, this week formed the Coalition for Responsible Sports Betting Advertising, a group described as a voluntary alliance to control how consumers see advertising and to rein in "excessive" advertising. After watching him miss 11 games due to injury last season, the Lions had high hopes for Williams in 2023, but now, they'll have to wait until at least Week 7 to see what he can do. Fellow Lions receiver Quintez Cephus and safety CJ Moore are banned indefinitely along with Washington Commanders' defensive end Shaka Toney. "However, it is important to note that Jameson's violation was not for betting on football but rather due to a technical rule regarding the actual location in which the online bet was placed -- and which would otherwise be allowed by the NFL outside of the club's facility. Williams and fellow Detroit Lions receiver Stanley Berryhill are suspended for . NFL Network Insider Ian Rapoport reported that the league suspended Lions receivers Jameson Williams, Quintez Cephus, Stanley Berryhill and safety C.J. In video posted on social media, multiple MSU. The Lions could also look to the 2023 NFL Draft to boost the receiver position following Williams' six-game ban. How do Lions fill Jameson Williams hole at WR after 6-game suspension? Shortly after the NFLs announcement, the Lions announced that Cephus and Moore had been released. Additional information . Five NFL players, including 2022 first-round pick Jameson Williams, have been banned for violating gambling policy. In six games in 2022, Williams caught one of nine targets for a 41-yard touchdown. . Moore, meanwhile, was a special teams ace the Lions made sure to bring back in free agency last month. Jameson would never intentionally jeopardize the integrity of the game he loves so much and looks forward to getting back to his team as soon as possible.". [1]:143, After Roger Goodell became commissioner in 2006, the league began cracking down on players performing violent hits, as well as handing out more frequent suspensions for violating the league's personal conduct and substance abuse policies. suspended five players on Friday for violating the league's gambling policy, including three who were banned for at least the entire 2023 season, in the biggest group. Berryhill appeared in four games in 2022, mostly in a special teams role, and logged one tackle. Detroit traded up 20 spots to grab him in last year's draft even though the team knew he wouldn't be able to play right away due to an ACL injury.
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