Jameson Williams Suspended Six Games for Violating NFL Gambling Policy
Detroit Lions rookie wideout Jameson Williams has been suspended by the NFL for violating the league's gambling policy.
According to reports, the suspension of Detroit's 2022 first-round pick is due to mobile betting on non-NFL games at the team's practice facility.
Lions general manager Brad Holmes released in a statement, "As a result of an NFL investigation, it came to our attention that a few of our players had violated the league's gambling policy. These players exhibited decision making that is not consistent with our organizational values and violates league rules. We have made the decision to part ways with Quintez and C.J. immediately. We are disappointed by the decision making demonstrated by Stanley and Jameson and will work with both players to ensure they understand the severity of these violations and have clarity on the league rules moving forward."
Other Lions that were in violation include wideouts Quintez Cephus and Stanley Berryhill and defensive back C.J. Moore.
The Lions took swift actions against two of the members of the roster who violated league rules.
As a result of the violations, both Moore and Cephus have been released by the team.
Berryhill and Williams were suspended a total of six games each.
Both can still participate in off-season and pre-season activities before beginning their suspensions, which begin on the final roster cut-down date.
At his pre-draft media session, Detroit's third-year general manager discussed wanting to avoid targeting players who would bring negative attention to the organization.
"Obviously, you wouldn’t do anything to compromise our culture or the integrity or put her (owner Sheila Hamp) in a bad spot or the organization in a bad spot," said Holmes. "Definitely make sure all things are communicated with her, especially when it comes to that kind of stuff."
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