Jacksonville Jaguars wide receiver Calvin Ridley became eligible [Wednesday] to apply for reinstatement after serving a season-long suspension for gambling. Ridley was suspended indefinitely last March after he was popped for betting on NFL games during the 2021 season while he was with the Atlanta Falcons.

The Falcons traded Ridley to Jaguars ahead of the trade deadline last year during a time as the player was taking time to address his mental health. While Ridley soon could get the green light to join the Jaguars, the star receiver’s potential reinstatement offers a peek at the NFL’s multifaceted relationship with gambling. The league, the players’ association and individual players are allowed to strike endorsement and sponsorship deals with gambling outfits.