Unfavorable news from the NFL. The football league pulls no less than five players from circulation, because they have violated the guidelines in sports betting – albeit with varying degrees of severity.

Betting scandal in the NFL! The world’s best football league has suspended five players for violating sports betting guidelines.

Four Lions players and one Washington Commanders pro failed to comply with the gambling policy, according to the report.

Detroit receiver Quintez Cephus and safety C.J. Moore were suspended indefinitely, as was Commanders defensive end Shaka Toney. The trio will be eligible to apply for league reinstatement after one year – but the Lions have already announced that the two aforementioned players have been released.

NFL suspends five players for betting violations

Detroit receivers Jameson Williams (a first-round pick in 2022) and Stanley Berryhill (in his second year) have each been suspended for six games.

Cephus, Moore and Toney allegedly bet on NFL games, which is not allowed, according to U.S. media. Williams and Berryhill, on the other hand, bet on college games. While NFL professionals are generally allowed to bet on NBA, college and other non-NFL games, they are not allowed to do so from their training grounds team planes, hotels, etc.

Because they both placed mobile bets on the Lions’ team grounds, they will now have to watch a third of the upcoming season.

Meanwhile, in its announcement, the NFL stated that no evidence was found that inside information was used in the betting or that a game was affected as a result.

Lions fire Cephus and Moore

Lions GM Brad Holmes has already commented on the matter in a statement. “These players have made decisions that are not consistent with our company values and are against the rules of the league. We have made the decision to part ways with Quintez and C.J. effective immediately.”

He continued, “We are disappointed in the decisions made by Stanley and Jameson and will work with both players to ensure they understand the seriousness of these violations and have clarity on future league rules.”

Incidentally, separate from these penalties, several Detroit Lions employees were fired from various departments last month – they too had violated gambling policies, according to “ESPN. “

Commanders respond to incident

Commanders also commented, albeit much more tersely. “We have cooperated fully with the NFL’s investigation since receiving notice and support the league’s actions,” the team said. “Any further questions regarding this matter should be directed to the NFL league office.”

According to media reports, the franchises were notified of the investigation about a month ago.