Amid what appears to be an increase in nfl players Violating league gambling policy, a player allegedly lost $8 million from betting on sports in 2022, according to a report.
ProFootball Talk’s Mike Florio reported Wednesday that an NFL player lost $8 million on bets last year, citing a league source.
The NFL logo is emblazoned at midfield at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, California on February 1, 2022. (Maximilian Haupt/Image Alliance via Getty Images)
The report did not specify whether the bets placed violated league policy or whether the player was one of the the five already suspended this offseason for violations.
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Five NFL players, including four from the detroit Lions, they were suspended in April for violations of the league’s gaming policy.
Wide receiver Quintez Cephus and safety CJ Moore were suspended indefinitely for allegedly betting on NFL games, while wide receivers Stanley Berryhill and Jameson Williams received six-game suspensions for betting on non-NFL games at a facility. of the league.
Detroit Lions’ Jameson Williams catches a touchdown pass during the first half of a game against the Minnesota Vikings on December 11, 2022 in Detroit. (AP Photo/Duane Burleson)
The Lions subsequently released Moore, Cephus and Berryhill.
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«It’s an emphasis in the league right now,» Lions coach Dan Campbell said of the situation earlier this month. «It’s a great thing. Our players know that. We’ve tried to make that clear. We certainly did it after that point and a few more times. And we’ll keep doing it.»
Washington Commanders Defensive end Shaka Toney was also suspended indefinitely for allegedly gambling on NFL games.
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Indianapolis Colts cornerback Isaiah Rodgers performs a drill during an Indianapolis Colts practice on August 2, 2022 at Grand Park Sports Campus in Westfield, Indiana. (Zach Bolinger/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)
Wednesday’s report follows news last week that the NFL is investigating allegations of gambling within the Indianapolis Colts organization.
Cornerback Isaiah Rodgers Sr. has sat out of practice. Despite not being named by the team or league, he posted a statement on Twitter saying he made a «misjudgment» hours after media reports linked him to the investigation.
Associated Press contributed to this report.