Calvin Ridley reinstated by NFL after yearlong suspension for gambling on games

Calvin Ridley reinstated by NFL after yearlong suspension for gambling on games

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  • Safid Deen , USA TODAY
March 6, 2023 4:07 PM
  • Safid Deen , USA TODAY

NFL wide receiver Calvin Ridley, who was suspended during the 2022 season for gambling, was reinstated by the league on Monday.

Ridley, 28, was suspended indefinitely since March 2022 for violating the NFL’s gambling policy. He applied to be reinstated last month.

Ridley was traded to the Jacksonville Jaguars last November. He is eligible to participate in all team activities, effective immediately, the NFL’s statement on the matter said. Jacksonville’s offseason program begins in April.

“We look forward to building a relationship with Calvin as both an individual and as a player,” the Jaguars said in a statement. “Calvin is a proven playmaker and we are excited to see him compete among and with his new teammates.”