Calvin Ridley warns fellow NFL players to 'just say away' from gambling

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Wide receiver Calvin Ridley was sidelined for the entire 2022 NFL season after the league handed down a year-long suspension after he bet on football games.

An investigation revealed that Ridley placed bets on NFL games over a five-day period in November 2021 while he was away from the Atlanta Falcons. 

Last November, the Falcons traded Ridley to the Jacksonville Jaguars in exchange for multiple future draft picks. The NFL fully reinstated Ridley in March, which made him eligible to participate in all team activities.

Ridley's story served as a reminder of just how seriously the league takes its betting policy. 

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Calvin Ridley #0 of the Jacksonville Jaguars looks on during an offseason workout on May 30, 2023 at TIAA Bank Field in Jacksonville, Florida. (Photo by James Gilbert/Getty Images)

But in the recent weeks, several players have been suspended for violating that very policy. 

Some of the violators bet on NFL games, while others placed wagers on football games that were not affiliated with the league. However, both acts are considered direct violations of the NFL's gambling policy.

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Earlier this week, Jaguars head coach Doug Pederson said Ridley wants to be a resource for his teammates when it comes to following the NFL’s rules.

Meanwhile, Ridley mentioned that he was bothered by the suspensions.

Calvin Ridley #0 of the Jacksonville Jaguars looks on during an offseason workout on May 30, 2023 at TIAA Bank Field in Jacksonville, Florida. (Photo by James Gilbert/Getty