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Getty Images The NFL is strictly enforcing its gambling rules, as evidenced by a second wave of serious suspensions this week. But at least one veteran player is questioning the discipline, with Patriots cornerback Jonathan Jones using social media Thursday to suggest players should be allowed to bet on their own teams. “I understand rules … Read more
The NFL’s latest gambling suspensions on Thursday has brought another round of commentary and criticism on the league’s gambling policy for players. Much of the criticism tends to revolve around the fact the NFL is pulling in truckloads of gambling dollars from sponsorship agreements, but suspends its players for taking part in said gambling. New … Read more
Former Colts cornerback Isaiah Rodgers was suspended on Thursday for violating the NFL’s gambling policy. Arguably his biggest sin was being foolish enough to squander his career on a $1,000 bet. Reports surfaced after his suspension that Rodgers won a prop bet on the over/under of an unspecified teammate’s rushing total. (Whether he bet the … Read more