Sports Betting Expert Takes Deep Look At WR Calvin Ridley's Suspension

The Jacksonville Jaguars acquired wide receiver Calvin Ridley from the Atlanta Falcons before the Nov. 1 trade deadline. Ridley retired in the middle of the 2021 season to focus on his mental health. He was suspended for betting on NFL games in 2022. Sports betting expert Brett Smiley revealed that Ridley had actually placed six bets for a total of $3,900.

Calvin Ridley was suspended for one year for betting on NFL games. Sports Betting Expert Smiley believes the punishment was consistent with the policy. The commissioner has wide latitude to suspend a player who bets on the NFL. The violation is black-and-white.

The NFL discourages gambling. Calvin Ridley was suspended for violating the league's gambling policy.

All NFL Personnel are prohibited from placing, soliciting, or facilitating any bet. This includes betting on a game, outcome, statistics, score, performance of any individual participant or any other kind of ‘proposition bet’