The NFL announced Monday that wide receiver Calvin Ridley has been reinstated following a one-year suspension for placing sports wagers on NFL games in 2021, including contests that involved the Atlanta Falcons while he was on the team.
Ridley was suspended by the league on March 7, covering at least the 2022 season. He applied for reinstatement on Feb. 15, the first day he was permitted to do so. Ridley is now eligible to participate in all Jaguars activities, effective immediately, and released a statement through the team on Monday.
“Today’s reinstatement by the NFL brings an end to a challenging chapter of my professional career, one that was self-inflicted and began with an isolated lapse in judgement,” he said. “I have always owned my mistakes and this is no different. I have great respect for the game and am excited for the opportunity to restart my career in Jacksonville. I look forward to showing my new coaches, teammates, and the entire Jaguars organization exactly who I am and what I represent as a player and person.”