NFL player Josh Shaw has been suspended 'through at least the conclusion of the 2020 season' for betting on games, the league announced Friday.
NFL Commissioner Robert Goodell said in a statement that the league's success hinged on"doing everything necessary to safeguard the integrity of the game and the reputations of all who participate in the league."
"At the core of this responsibility is the longstanding principle that betting on NFL games, or on any element of a game, puts at risk the integrity of the game, damages public confidence in the NFL, and is forbidden under all circumstances.” Goodell said. “If you work in the NFL in any capacity, you may not bet on NFL football.”
Shaw has not played this year as a member of the Arizona Cardinals after suffering a shoulder injury during the preseason. He has been on the injured reserved list for the entirety of the season. Last season, he played eight games as a member of the Kansas City Chiefs and the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. Shaw could not be immediately reached for comment, but the NFL said he will have the opportunity to appeal his suspension if he files notice within three days.It is unclear what kind of gambling Shaw was found to have participated in, as
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