The NFL announced new punishments for betting on NFL and non-NFL games. A first offense of betting on non-NFL games, which Williams did, is now a two-game suspension and will increase after each offense.
Punishments for betting on NFL games increased to a one-year minimum ban and two years if a player bets on his own team.
As a result of these changes, Detroit Lions wide receiver Jameson Williams will be returning from his gambling suspension earlier than expected.
In a joint statement made on Friday, the NFL and NFLPA stated that they “share a longstanding and unwavering commitment to protecting the integrity of the game.
” “The NFL periodically reviews the gambling policy in consultation with the NFLPA and clubs to ensure it is responsive to changing circumstances and fully addresses this commitment.”
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Williams will return to practice on Monday, according to Lions officials, to get ready for the team’s game against the Carolina Panthers the following week
. Williams was not allowed to enter the facility for the first three weeks under the previous regulations, but he was allowed to reenter earlier this week to attend team meetings at the practice facility. It was forbidden for him to practice.
