The NFL has another situation on its hands stemming from players gambling, this one larger in size and scope than ever before. And here we have another argument about a league punishing its players for doing something it hopes every single one of us is doing in our spare time, as it assists the bottom line.
Is the punishment cruel, or is it merely hypocritical? The answer is complicated. Put as simply as possible: It depends on what the players bet on.
Friday’s news dump—which states that Lions WR Quintez Cephus and DB C.J. Moore, and Commanders DE Shaka Toney have been suspended indefinitely for betting on NFL games during the 2022 season—contains multitudes. The league also noted that Lions wide receivers Stanley Berryhill III and Jameson Williams have been suspended six games each for betting on non-NFL action while in a team setting.
