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Detroit Lions wide receiver Jameson Williams (9) walks off the field after an NFL football practice in Allen Park, Mich., Thursday, May 25, 2023. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)
Suspended Lions WR Jameson Williams says he wasn't aware of NFL rules on gambling he violated

By Larry Lage May. 25, 2023 06:20 PM EDT

FILE - Detroit Lions wide receiver Quintez Cephus runs during the first half of an NFL football game against the Green Bay Packers, Sunday, Dec. 13, 2020, in Detroit. The NFL has suspended five players for violating the league’s gambling policy on Friday, April 21, 2023. Detroit Lions wide receiver Quintez Cephus and safety C.J. Moore and Washington Commanders defensive end Shaka Toney were suspended indefinitely, while Lions wide receivers Stanley Berryhill and Jameson Williams have been suspended six games. (AP Photo/Leon Halip, File)
Is NFL hypocritical or hypervigilant in betting punishment?

By Arnie Stapleton And Larry Lage Apr. 25, 2023 05:50 AM EDT

FILE - Detroit Lions wide receiver Quintez Cephus runs during the first half of an NFL football game against the Green Bay Packers, Sunday, Dec. 13, 2020, in Detroit. The NFL has suspended five players for violating the league’s gambling policy on Friday, April 21, 2023. Detroit Lions wide receiver Quintez Cephus and safety C.J. Moore and Washington Commanders defensive end Shaka Toney were suspended indefinitely, while Lions wide receivers Stanley Berryhill and Jameson Williams have been suspended six games. (AP Photo/Leon Halip, File)
NFL suspends 5 players for violating gambling policy

By Rob Maaddi Apr. 21, 2023 11:47 AM EDT

New York Giants quarterback Jake Fromm (17) passes against the Washington Football Team during the first quarter of an NFL football game, Sunday, Jan. 9, 2022, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Frank Franklin II)
Washington Football Team at New York Giants 1/9/2022

Jan. 09, 2022 01:23 PM EST

Detroit Lions running back D'Andre Swift runs for a touchdown after a reception during the first half of an NFL football game against the Los Angeles Rams, Sunday, Oct. 24, 2021, in Inglewood, Calif. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez)
Detroit Lions at Los Angeles Rams 10/24/2021

Oct. 24, 2021 04:19 PM EDT

Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow (9) reacts after throwing an interception in overtime of an NFL football game against the Green Bay Packers in Cincinnati, Sunday, Oct. 10, 2021. The Packers beat the Bengals 25-22. (Kareem Elgazzar/The Cincinnati Enquirer via AP)
Bengals and Lions match up after losing games on field goals

By The Associated Press Oct. 14, 2021 11:36 AM EDT

Detroit Lions quarterback Jared Goff (16) fumbles the ball as he is hit by Minnesota Vikings defensive end Danielle Hunter (99) during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Oct. 10, 2021, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Andy Clayton-King)
Campbell has composure but few answers for 0-5 Lions

By Dave Hogg Oct. 11, 2021 05:52 PM EDT

Detroit Lions quarterback Jared Goff warms up before an NFL football game against the Chicago Bears Sunday, Oct. 3, 2021, in Chicago. (AP Photo/David Banks)
Detroit Lions at Chicago Bears 10/3/2021

Oct. 03, 2021 11:57 AM EDT

Detroit Lions quarterback Jared Goff rolls out to pass against the San Francisco 49ers In the first half of an NFL football game in Detroit, Sunday, Sept. 12, 2021. (AP Photo/Duane Burleson)
St. Francis (PA) at DEL 9/11/2021

Sep. 12, 2021 01:43 PM EDT

Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers throws during the first half of an NFL football game against the Detroit Lions, Sunday, Dec. 13, 2020, in Detroit. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)
Green Bay Packers at Detroit Lions 12/13/2020

Dec. 13, 2020 04:52 PM EST

Detroit Lions head coach Darrell Bevell throws during warm ups before an NFL football game against the Chicago Bears in Chicago, Sunday, Dec. 6, 2020. (AP Photo/Charles Rex Arbogast)
Detroit Lions at Chicago Bears 12/6/2020

Dec. 06, 2020 12:42 PM EST

Houston Texans quarterback Deshaun Watson (4) is sacked during the first half of an NFL football game against the Detroit Lions, Thursday, Nov. 26, 2020, in Detroit. (AP Photo/Carlos Osorio)
Houston Texans at Detroit Lions 11/26/2020

Nov. 26, 2020 12:56 PM EST

Atlanta Falcons take the field before the first half of an NFL football game between the Atlanta Falcons and the Detroit Lions, Sunday, Oct. 25, 2020, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/Brynn Anderson)
Detroit Lions at Atlanta Falcons 10/25/2020

Oct. 25, 2020 01:06 PM EDT