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Arizona Diamondbacks reliever Andrew Saalfrank has been suspended for one year for betting on MLB games in 2021 and 2022 while recovering from Tommy John Surgery. Manager Torey Lovullo and teammates expressed disappointment but also empathy for Saalfrank, who did not bet on his own team. The suspension highlights MLB's strict gambling rules, which are emphasized to players each spring training.
Eagles cornerback Isaiah Rodgers, who missed last season due to a gambling suspension, has been reinstated by the NFL and is participating in the team's offseason program. Rodgers, previously with the Colts, was suspended for placing bets at the team facility, including wagers involving his own team. Now with the Eagles on a one-year contract, Rodgers is competing for a starting job and is ready to contribute in any role the team needs.
Former Detroit Lions players C.J. Moore and Quintez Cephus have been reinstated to the NFL after serving one-year suspensions for violating the league's gambling policy. Both players were released by the Lions following their suspensions and are now free to sign with any team. The NFL has also reinstated three other players, including two who were previously on the Lions.
The Tennessee Titans have addressed the six-game suspension of offensive lineman Nicholas Petit-Frere for violating the NFL's gambling policy. Petit-Frere admitted to placing bets on sports other than the NFL while at the Titans' facility, which is against league rules. He expressed remorse and claimed he was unaware of the specifics surrounding betting from a team facility. The Titans stated their belief in Petit-Frere's integrity and emphasized the importance of adhering to league rules. In his absence, the team will have to rely on other players to fill the right tackle position.
Calvin Ridley, wide receiver for the Jacksonville Jaguars, is using his gambling suspension to help his teammates avoid making the same mistake. Head coach Doug Pederson praised Ridley for his communication and willingness to be a resource for his teammates. Ridley missed all 17 games in 2022 due to the suspension and hasn't appeared on the field since Week 6 in 2021. Despite being excused from mandatory minicamp, Ridley is present and suiting up with the younger players.