The potential problems were hiding in plain sight. The emergence of a fresh scandal has prompted renewed efforts to keep them from happening.
For the NFL, which has not yet had a gambling controversy (that we know of) regarding the misuse of inside information, the reaction includes sending multiple memos to all teams.
PFT has obtained the two communications sent Friday by the league office to all teams. One relates to players, and the other relates to league and club staff.
“In order to reinforce the importance of full and complete compliance with the Gambling Policy, we suggest Clubs consider having appropriate Club personnel (e.g., Head Coach, Director of Player Engagement and/or Alumni) remind your players of the key aspects of the Gambling Policy (and make the full Gambling Policy readily available to players),” the memo regarding players explains.
