Jameson Williams among 4 Lions plus Washington DE suspended for betting

DETROIT — Four Lions players, including 2022 first-round pick Jameson Williams, were among five players leaguewide to be suspended for violating the NFL's gambling policy after an investigation by the league.

Lions wide receiver Quintez Cephus and safety C.J. Moore have been suspended indefinitely for betting on NFL games, as was Washington Commanders defensive end Shaka Toney. They can reapply for reinstatement after one year, although Detroit announced that its two players have been released.

Second-year wide receivers Williams and Stanley Berryhill are being suspended for six games each for mobile betting that occurred at the Lions' Allen Park facility. These two did not bet on NFL games, the team said.

The NFL noted in its announcement that it uncovered no evidence indicating any inside information was used or that any game was compromised by the players' betting.

The Lions became aware of the NFL's investigation about a month ago before the league reached a final decision.

«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,» Detroit general manager Brad Holmes said 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.»

Separate from these punishments, several Lions staff members in various departments were dismissed last month for violating the gambling policy, a