Patriots cornerback responds to NFL’s latest round of suspensions
New England Patriots cornerback Jonathan Jones feels very strongly about one NFL policy that has been in the news a lot lately. On Thursday, the NFL announced that three players were suspended indefinitely for violating the league's gambling policy, including one former Patriot and Indianapolis Colts' Isaiah Rodgers. And with that, ESPN's David Purdum reported that […]
New England Patriots cornerback Jonathan Jones feels very strongly about one NFL policy that has been in the news a lot lately.
On Thursday, the NFL announced that three players were suspended indefinitely for violating the league's gambling policy, including one former Patriot and Indianapolis Colts' Isaiah Rodgers. And with that, ESPN's David Purdum reported that Rodgers placed a $1,000 prop bet on the over/under of rushing yards on a Colts running back that was one cause for the suspension.
With that news, Jones took to Twitter, with a contrary take on the suspensions.
"I understand rules are rules, But I can risk my life so that my team wins but I can’t risk 1k on my team winning," Jones wrote.
The league's rule simple states, "the gambling policy prohibits anyone in the NFL from engaging in any form of gambling in any club or league facility or venue, including the practice facility, per the league."
Players are allowed to bet on non-NFL related sports as long as it is not at any team facilities.
Rodgers is just one of seven players who received at least one year suspensions due to gambling in the last two years. The NFL has also handed out three six-game suspensions for non-NFL bets done while at the facility.
Rodgers and Ex-Patriot Rashod Berry were both released by the Colts following the news of their indefinite suspensions.
Following the news and investigation launched into his better, Rodgers posted an apology on Twitter, taking full accountability for his actions
During mandatory minicamp, players were asked about the NFL's gambling policy, with Deatrich Wise Jr. and Kyle Duggar emphasizing that they are well informed on it.
“Bill Belichick actually talks about that in very large detail. He always tells us what we need to do, what we need to stay away from. We had a whole meeting about just that, so we do a good job of learning from Bill Belichick,” Wise Jr. said.
Duggar echoed his teammates sentiments.
"Yeah, I know the rules. We did like a meeting on it. Went over it. So, yeah. I’m good on it," Duggar said. "Not really (concerned). I’m all right."
Ex-Patriot among NFL’s latest round of suspensions
The NFL announced suspensions for four players on Thursday.
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