FRENCH NEWS: Five Players Could Get Prohibited from NFL Bets
The NFL said on Friday that three players had received at least a one-year suspension for making bets on games during the previous season.
Quintez Cephus, CJ Moore, and Shaka Toney of the Detroit Lions and the Washington Commanders, respectively, will miss the 2023 season at the very least due to their violations of the NFL’s betting policy.
Stanley Berryhill and Jameson Williams of the Lions were also suspended for six games by the league for various violations of the gambling code, which included placing bets on non-NFL games from an NFL facility.
Lions debut Moore and Cephus
Lions executive vice president and general manager Brad Holmes stated, “It came to our attention that a few of our players had violated the league’s gambling policy as a result of an NFL investigation.” “These players demonstrated decision-making that goes against league regulations and our corporate ideals.
We have decided to cut ties with Quintez and C.J. right away. We are dissatisfied with Stanley and Jameson’s decision-making, and we will work with them to make sure they get the seriousness of these infractions and are clear on the league’s future standards.
NFL betting regulations are rigorously adhered to.
Anyone working for the NFL is prohibited by league policy from “engaging in any form of gambling in any club or league facility or venue, including the practice facility.” This includes coaches, players, and staff members.
The league states that an investigation “uncovered no evidence indicating that any game was compromised in any way or that inside information was used.”
According to ESPN, the Lions were made aware of the probe approximately a month ago. Around that time, Detroit also fired a number of employees for gambling-related offenses, according to the ESPN article.
The NFL offers instruction and guidance on its gambling policy in addition to raising awareness of potential scenarios and dangers.
