NFL raises suspension for players who wager on own franchise

The National Football League is modifying its wagering policies that will punish footballers more harshly for placing bets on their own franchises while also amending rules that will allow some already punished, like Detroit Lions WR Jameson Williams, to return to the game sooner.

Under the new rules, a player who wagers on a match involving his own organization will be banned for at least 2 seasons. Wagers placed by players on any NFL match will result in at least a 1 campaign ban.

𝗕𝗥𝗘𝗔𝗞𝗜𝗡𝗚: An #NFL player who bets on games involving their own team will now be suspended indefinitely for TWO seasons, via @jjones9

The NFL and NFLPA have also agreed to heightened punishment overall for players betting on games. pic.twitter.com/xyrduKoEDJ

More on this topic:

NFL hit with $4.7 billion verdict because of Sunday Ticket conspiracy

— JPAFootball (@jasrifootball) September 29, 2023

Wagering on other sports while at the franchise facility or on organization-related travel will now result in a 2-match ban for a 1^st violation, 6 matches for a 2^nd violation, and at least 1 season for a 3^rd.

This will help Williams and Tennessee Titans OT Nick Petit-Frere to be able to play in the NFL from Monday. Both were banned 6 matches but will end up serving 4.