Does the gambling policy apply to players not under contract?

As we learn more about the NFL’s gambling policy — and as we learn more about the clunky, ineffective efforts of the NFL to properly educate players regarding the gambling policy — new issues and questions emerge. Here’s one. Does the NFL’s gambling policy apply only to players currently under contract with teams, or does … Read more

Lions’ Williams ‘wasn’t aware’ of gambling policy

Eric Woodyard, ESPNMay 25, 2023, 04:27 PM ET ALLEN PARK, Mich. — Jameson Williams admitted to feeling “sick” and “hurt” on the night of April 20 when the Detroit Lions‘ second-year receiver learned of his six-game suspension for violating the NFL’s gambling policy. He said he was blindsided by the ruling, which was formally announced … Read more

NFL suspends Amani Bledsoe 17 games: Free agent defensive lineman violated league’s PED policy

Getty Images The NFL has suspended free agent defensive lineman Amani Bledsoe for the first 17 weeks of the 2023 regular season for violating the league’s policy on performance enhancing substances. Details on what substance caused the suspension were not made public. There is no word on whether Bledsoe will attempt to appeal the suspension. … Read more