Ravens GM Eric DeCosta issues 'very clear' warning to players about gambling

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As gambling becomes a larger issue across the NFL, league officials are searching for ways to ensure players understand the rules.

Several players have been suspended in recent months, with the NFL possibly investigating others. Calvin Ridley is one of the notable players who has been punished for gambling. He warned other players about the dangers of defying the league's gambling policies.

Earlier this week, the league attempted to fortify its stance on players engaging in sports gambling by introducing six "key rules" about wagering. But Eric DeCosta, the Baltimore Ravens general manager, decided to take things one step further by making a direct appeal to the players on Baltimore's roster.

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General manager Eric DeCosta of the Baltimore Ravens speaks to the media during the NFL Combine at Lucas Oil Stadium on March 1, 2023 in Indianapolis. (Justin Casterline/Getty Images)

According to the Baltimore Sun, DeCosta opened the Ravens minicamp sessions by "laying out the details of the NFL’s prohibition against gambling and emphasizing the severity of potential penalties."

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Partnerships with gambling companies has only grown across the NFL, and the Ravens are entering the second year of a deal with BetMGM.

Ravens head coach Jim Harbaugh said he hoped that DeCosta's personal appeal sent a clear message to the players.

Five players have been suspended this offseason for gambling, with a sixth on the way. (Budrul Chukrut/SOPA Images/LightRocket via Getty Images)

"It does concern you that it’s not always