Tennessee Titans right tackle Nicholas Petit-Frere is being suspended for six games after violating the NFL’s gambling policy, according to ESPN’s Adam Schefter.
In a statement shared with ESPN, Petit-Frere explained he did not bet on NFL games, but he’s being suspended for placing bets on other sports at the team facility.
Here’s the full statement, via Schefter:
“Firstly I wanted to say that it’s an honor to play in the NFL and it has been a blessing to play this game.
“The NFL plans to announce another round of sanctions regarding its gambling policies and I will be included in this group of players receiving a six-game suspension. The betting I engaged in was NOT FL related and was legal under Tennessee law. It is only being sanctioned because it occurred at the Titans facility.
“I want to apologize to my family, coaches, teammates and the Titans fans. I have always strived in every stage of my life to follow the rules. I did not knowingly break the rules. Even after attending a league presentation, I was unaware about the specifics around placing bets from a team facility.
“I will do everything in my power to help the team during training camp and will be prepared when I return to the roster during the season.”
Petit-Frere is the latest player to be suspended by the NFL for violating the gambling policy. That group also includes Lions wide receivers Jameson Williams, Stanley Berryhill and Quintez Cephus; Detroit safety C.J. Moore; Commanders defensive end Shaka Toney; and Colts cornerback Isaiah Rodgers.
Earlier this week, Schefter said there is a “handful” of other NFL players set to receive season-long suspensions.
