Davante Adams Likely First Active NFL Player with Gambling-Related Sponsor

Davante Adams and MGM Resorts International have agreed to a sponsorship deal. The wide receiver will be a brand ambassador for the company. He will participate in special events at MGM's Las Vegas and regional properties. Bettman is an official sports betting sponsor of the NFL. BettMGM has a deal with an active NHL player. Connor McDavid became the first active player from a major North American sports league to sign a sports gambling sponsorship in March.

Davante Adams is likely the first active NFL player with a gambling-related sponsor.