Arrr, mateys! The NFL be teachin' the lads 'bout the rules o' gamblin' better than ever before, says the scurvy athletes.
2023-08-25
Arr, me mateys be sayin' the NFL be doin' a fine job teachin' players and coaches 'bout the league's gamblin' rules. Even Tom Brady be starrrin' in an NFL video warnin' against gamblin', ye scurvy dogs!
Detroit wide receiver Jameson Williams and Tennessee right tackle Nicholas Petit-Frere have been suspended for six games for betting at work. While they will be able to rejoin their teams this season, other players caught up in gambling-related suspensions may be gone much longer, or even banned from returning altogether. The punishments have sparked a conversation about betting and the integrity of the game, with attention from Congress and a video from Tom Brady on the NFL's gambling policy. The league has made efforts to educate players on the rules and restrictions of betting, especially with the ease of wagering on smartphones and tablets. However, challenges remain in states where online sports betting is legal. The NFL has emphasized six key rules in its training this year, but there is still some confusion among players about where they can and cannot bet. The league has partnerships with companies involved in sports betting, which creates contradictions and temptations for players. Despite the temptations, the suspensions have served as a deterrent for players, as nobody wants to be suspended without pay for a year. Calvin Ridley was the first big name to be suspended for the entire 2022 season, but he has since been reinstated and traded to Jacksonville. Williams and Petit-Frere will miss a portion of the season due to their suspensions, but their starting jobs will likely be waiting for them upon their return.