Jameson Williams and Other Players , Suspended for Betting.
ESPN reports that Williams and three other Detroit Lions players have been found in violation of the NFL's gambling policy.
ESPN reports that Williams and three other Detroit Lions players have been found in violation of the NFL's gambling policy.
Shaka Toney of the Washington Commanders was found to be in violation as well.
Williams and Stanley Berryhill have been suspended for six games.
Williams and Stanley Berryhill have been suspended for six games.
Quintez Cephus, C.J. Moore and Toney have been suspended indefinitely, although the Lions revealed they have released Cephus and Moore.
Quintez Cephus, C.J. Moore and Toney have been suspended indefinitely, although the Lions revealed they have released Cephus and Moore.
Quintez Cephus, C.J. Moore and Toney have been suspended indefinitely, although the Lions revealed they have released Cephus and Moore.
These players exhibited decision making
that is not consistent with our organizational
values and violates league rules. , Detroit Lions, via statement.
We have made the decision to part ways with Quintez and C.J. immediately. , Detroit Lions, via statement.
We have made the decision to part ways with Quintez and C.J. immediately. , Detroit Lions, via statement.
ESPN reports that while Williams and Berryhill took part in mobile betting at the Lions' facilities, they did not bet on NFL games, which is why their punishment is less severe.
Alliance Sports issued a statement of
apology on behalf of Williams.
Jameson takes full responsibility for his
actions and is very apologetic to the NFL, his teammates and the fans and city of Detroit, Alliance Sports, via statement .
... Jameson's violation was not for betting
on football but rather due to a technical
rule regarding the actual location in which
the online bet was placed -- and which
would otherwise be allowed by the
NFL outside of the club's facility. , Alliance Sports, via statement .
Jameson would never intentionally
jeopardize the integrity of the game
he loves so much and looks forward to
getting back to his team as soon as possible, Alliance Sports, via statement