by The NFL Coup four detroit lions and a major from Washington with heavy suspensions for allegedly violating the league’s wagering policy, officials said Friday.
wide receiver Quintez Cefo and security moore for the Lions, and defensive end shaka toney of the Commanders were «indefinitely suspended until at least the conclusion of the 2023 season for betting on NFL games in the 2022 season,» according to a league statement.
WR Lions stanley berry hill and jamerson williams they were excluded from the first six games of next season, although they can still participate in preseason activities with their team, the league said.
While the league didn’t give many details, it insisted that no game was compromised by the players’ alleged wagers.
«The gaming policy, which is reviewed annually with all NFL personnel, including players, prohibits any person in the NFL from participating in any form of gaming at any club or facility or venue in the league, including facilities practice,» according to the league.
«A review by the league uncovered no evidence to indicate that any inside information was used or that any game was compromised in any way.»
NFLPA representatives could not immediately be reached for comment Friday.
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