NFL suspends 4 Detroit Lions players for violating league's gambling policy
NEW YORK (AP) — The NFL has suspended five players for violating the league's gambling policy: Four from the Detroit Lions and one from the Washington Commanders.
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 in the 2022 season, according to the NFL. These players may petition for reinstatement at the conclusion of the 2023 season.
Stanley Berryhill and Jameson Williams of the Lions are suspended for the team's first six regular season games of the 2023 season, the NFL reports.
These players are eligible to participate in all offseason and preseason activities, including preseason games. The suspensions will take effect at the final roster cutdown, according to the NFL.
The gambling policy, which is annually reviewed with all NFL personnel, including players, prohibits anyone in the NFL from engaging in any form of gambling in any club or league facility or venue, including the practice facility, according to the NFL.
Games were not compromised in any way, according to a league review.