Denver Broncos defensive end Evioma Uwazurike has been suspended indefinitely for violating the NFL’s policy on gambling, the league announced Monday. Uwazurike bet on NFL games during the 2022 season, the league said. He can petition for reinstatement no earlier than July 24, 2024.

  • Manibusan@fanaticus.social
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    NFL gambling suspensions in 2023

    Ten players have been suspended this year for violations of the NFL’s gambling policy. Listed in alphabetical order.

    PLAYER SUSPENSION
    Rashod Berry, IND indefinite*
    Stanley Berryhill, DET 6 games*
    Quintez Cephus, DET indefinite*
    C.J. Moore, DET indefinite*
    Nicholas Petit-Frere, TEN 6 games
    Isaiah Rodgers, IND indefinite*
    Demetrius Taylor, FA indefinite
    Shaka Toney, WAS indefinite
    Eyioma Uwazurike, DEN indefinite
    Jameson Williams, DET 6 games
    *Later released
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    How stupid do you have to be to be an NFL player and to then bet on the NFL? It’s not like what will happen to you, if you do, is a secret.

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    Man, that’s unfortunate. Such a stupid move on such a young career. He seemed to have some promise too.