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The NFL said it discovered no evidence indicating insider trading or that any games were compromised by gambling.
DETROIT — Four Lions players, including the 2022 first-round pick Jameson Williamsare among five players who have been suspended for violating NFL gambling policy following a league investigation.
The wide receiver of the Lions, Quintez Cephusand the deep C.J. Moore were indefinitely suspended for betting on games of the NFLlike the defensive end of the Washington Commanders, Shaka Toney. They can request their reinstatement after a year, although Detroit announced that they have ended their relationship with two of the players involved.
Sophomore Wide Receivers Williams y Stanley Berryhill They were suspended for six games each for gambling that occurred at the Lions’ facility in Allen Park. These two did not bet on NFL games, the team said.
The NFL noted in its announcement that it discovered no evidence indicating insider trading or that any gameplay was compromised by player gambling.
Los Lions found out about the investigation NFL about a month ago before the league made a final decision.
“As a result of an investigation of the NFLit was brought to our attention that some of our players had violated the league’s betting policy,” said Detroit general manager Brad Holmes, it’s a statement. “These players exhibited decision-making that is not consistent with our organizational values and violates league rules. We have made the decision to part ways with Quintez and CJ immediately. We are disappointed in the decision-making demonstrated by Stanley y Jameson And we will work with both players to make sure they understand the seriousness of these violations and are clear about the league’s rules moving forward.”
Apart from these punishments, various staff members of the Lions in various departments were fired last month for violating betting policy, a source told ESPN.
The Commanders also issued a statement saying they had been informed of Toney’s suspension.
“We have fully cooperated with the investigation of the NFL since receiving notice and supporting the league’s findings and actions,” the team said. “All additional questions on the subject should be directed to the league office.”
In accordance with league policy, players and staff in the league NFL They can’t bet on games NFL, the draft or any league-related activity under any circumstances. They also may not place wagers while at a team facility or on team-related travel.
Alliance Sports, an agency that represents Williamsissued a statement apologizing on behalf of the wide receiver.
“Jameson takes full responsibility for his actions and apologizes to the NFLhis teammates and the fans and the city of Detroit,” said Alliance Sports. “However, it is important to note that Jameson’s offense was not for betting on football, but rather due to a technical rule regarding the actual location in which the online wager was placed, and that otherwise “No way the NFL would allow away from the club. Jameson would never intentionally jeopardize the integrity of the game he loves so much and looks forward to returning to his team as soon as possible.”
There has been excitement surrounding Williams as he enters his second season after being limited to six games as a rookie due to a torn ACL he suffered in the 2021 college football championship game while playing for Alabama.
Los Lions traded to get Williams in the 2022 draft and he showed glimpses of his playmaking ability in a limited role, scoring a 41-yard touchdown run against the Minnesota Vikings in his only reception in his first season.
Williams recently attended launch sessions at California with various Lions teammates and quarterback Jared Goff to develop chemistry. He was also on hand this week for the New Yorkers’ voluntary offseason workouts. Lions.
Williams y Berryhill they can participate in organized team activities, minicamps, training camps and preseason, but they won’t be available until week 7 of the new NFL season.
The punishment for Cephus, Moore and Toney is similar to that of the wide receiver of the Jacksonville Jaguars, Calvin Ridley. Ridley He was suspended in the 2022 season for bets he made in November 2021 that included the Atlanta Falcons, the team he was playing for at the time. Ridley was reinstated to the NFL this March.
2023-04-19 18:32:38
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