DETROIT (WXYZ) — On Friday, the Detroit Lions announced the suspensions of four players, two indefinite, over alleged gambling violations.
Lions wide receivers Jameson Williams and Stanley Berryhill have been suspended for six games for other gambling policy violations. Those violations reportedly include betting from an NFL facility on non-NFL games.
The Lions organization stated that they have released WR Quintez Cephus and S C.J. Moore after they were suspended indefinitely by the NFL for “ violating the league's gambling policy, including betting on NFL games.”
“Both Berryhill and Williams can participate in off-season and pre-season activities leading up to their suspension, which will begin on the final roster cut down date,” the statement reads.
"As a result of an NFL investigation, it came to our attention that a few of our players had violated the league's gambling policy," said Detroit Lions Executive Vice President and General Manager Brad Holmes in a statement. "These players exhibited decision making that is not consistent with our organizational values and violates league rules. We have made the decision to part ways with Quintez and C.J. immediately. We are disappointed by the decision making demonstrated by Stanley and Jameson and will work with both players to ensure they understand the severity of these violations and have clarity on the league rules moving forward."
In a statement shared by the NFL on the announcement, the organization says "The gambling policy, which is annually reviewed with all NFL personnel, including players, prohibits anyone in the NFL from engaging in any form of gambling in any club or league facility or venue, including the practice facility."
