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NFL star Calvin Ridley banned for entire 2022 season for betting on games

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NFL star Calvin Ridley banned for entire 2022 season for betting on games

Atlanta Falcons star Calvin Ridley has been banned from the NFL for the entire 2022 season for betting on the outcome of matches. Ridley played college football in Alabama before being drafted to the Falcons in 2018. He was named in the PFWA All-Rookie Team after his debut season. In October he announced he was taking a break from football for mental health reasons. It was later alleged that Ridley used his mobile phone to place a series of bets on NFL games, including clashes involving the Atlanta Falcons.

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