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Denver Broncos defensive lineman Eyioma Uwazurike is the latest NFL player to be suspended for violating the league’s gambling policy.<\/span><\/p>\n The 25-year-old has been banned indefinitely for betting on league games during his rookie season in 2022.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n Uwazurike will be out for at least one year and can petition for reinstatement no earlier than 24 July 2024.<\/span><\/p>\n Five players were suspended in April and last month three further players were banned for 2023.<\/span><\/p>\n “Our organisation fully co-operated with this investigation and takes matters pertaining to the integrity of the game very seriously,” read a Broncos statement.<\/span><\/p>\n “The Denver Broncos will continue to provide all members of our organisation with the necessary education, resources and support to ensure compliance with the NFL’s gambling policy.”<\/span><\/p>\n Wide receiver Calvin Ridley, then with the Atlanta Falcons, <\/span>missed the 2022 season<\/span><\/a> for a similar offence but was reinstated in March.<\/span><\/p>\n The Detroit Lions released Quintez Cephus, CJ Moore and Stanley Berryhill after they were among <\/span>five players sanctioned<\/span><\/a> in April.<\/span><\/p>\n The Indianapolis Colts released Isaiah Rodgers and Rashod Berry after they were among <\/span>three players banned<\/span><\/a> for the 2023 season, while Tennessee Titans right tackle Nicholas Petit-Frere was suspended for betting on other sports at the team facility.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n