The National Football League announced Friday that it has suspended five players, including four from the Detroit Lions, for violating the league’s gambling policy.
Lions wide receiver Quintez Cephus, safety C.J. Moore, and Washington Commanders defensive lineman Shaka Toney were all suspended indefinitely through at least the conclusion of the 2023 regular season for wagering on NFL games during the 2022 season. Detroit released both Cephus and Moore on Friday almost immediately after the league’s announcement.
The trio can apply for reinstatement following the conclusion of the 2023 season.
Lions wideouts Jameson Williams — the 12th overall pick in the 2022 draft — and Stanley Berryhill were each suspended for the first six games of the upcoming season. According to the , they placed wagers on non-NFL games on official team grounds, with NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport reporting the wagers were made on college football games. Per league rules, team grounds extend to practice facilities, stadiums, team planes, and team hotels while traveling.