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The policy prohibits anyone in the NFL from gambling in any club, league facility, or venue, including the practice facility.
According to theleague’s announcementon Friday, Quintez Cephus and C.J. Moore of the Detroit Lions, and Shaka Toney of the Washington Commanders, are suspended indefinitely through at least the conclusion of the 2023 season for betting on NFL games. According to the announcement, they can petition for reinstatement at the end of the season.
While the players have the option to petition for reinstatement after the 2023 season, the Detroit Lions announced that they were releasing Cephus and Moore from their team.
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“These players exhibited decision-making that is not consistent with our organizational values and violates league rules,” astatement from Detroit LionsExecutive Vice President and General Manager Brad Holmes reads.
The Lions were also hit with the suspension of Stanley Berryhill and Jameson Williams, who are suspended for the team’s first six regular season games of the 2023 season after betting from an NFL facility on non-NFL games.
According to the NFL’s announcement, Berryhill and Williams “are eligible to participate in all offseason and preseason activities, including preseason games. The suspensions will take effect at the roster reduction to 53 players.”
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According to the NFL, “aleague reviewuncovered no evidence indicating any inside information was used or that any game was compromised in any way.”
If you or someone you know is struggling with a gambling problem, please contact the National Problem Gambling Helpline Network at 1-800-522-4700 or go togamtalk.org.
source: people.com
