Calvin Ridley Suspended Indefinitely , for Gambling on NFL Games.
Calvin Ridley Suspended Indefinitely , for Gambling on NFL Games.
NBC reports that the Falcons wide receiver, who missed most of the 2021 season due to mental health issues.
NBC reports that the Falcons wide receiver, who missed most of the 2021 season due to mental health issues.
will now miss the 2022 season
for betting on games.
will now miss the 2022 season
for betting on games.
NBC reports there is no evidence that anyone
from the Falcons was aware of his behavior.
NBC reports there is no evidence that anyone
from the Falcons was aware of his behavior.
There is also reportedly no evidence Ridley used inside information to place his bets.
There is also reportedly no evidence Ridley used inside information to place his bets.
NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell
addressed Ridley in a letter.
NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell
addressed Ridley in a letter.
There is nothing more fundamental to the NFL’s success — and to the reputation of everyone associated with our league — than upholding the integrity of the game. This is the responsibility of every player, coach, owner, game official, and anyone else employed in the league, Roger Goodell, NFL Commissioner, via letter.
There is nothing more fundamental to the NFL’s success — and to the reputation of everyone associated with our league — than upholding the integrity of the game. This is the responsibility of every player, coach, owner, game official, and anyone else employed in the league, Roger Goodell, NFL Commissioner, via letter.
Your actions put the integrity of the game at risk, threatened to damage public confidence in professional football, and potentially undermined the reputations of your fellow players throughout the NFL, Roger Goodell, NFL Commissioner, via letter.
For decades, gambling on NFL games has been considered among the most significant violations of league policy warranting the most substantial sanction. In your case, I acknowledge and commend you for your promptly reporting for an interview, and for admitting your actions, Roger Goodell, NFL Commissioner, via letter.
According to NBC, Ridley can apply for reinstatement on Feb. 15, 2023.
According to NBC, Ridley can apply for reinstatement on Feb. 15, 2023