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    Detroit Lions Release Former Wisconsin Receiver Following Gambling Suspension

    Jarrett GuerreraBy Jarrett GuerreraApril 21, 2023No Comments4 Mins Read
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    Detroit Lions former receiver Quintez Cephus
    Sep 11, 2022; Detroit, Michigan, USA; Detroit Lions wide receiver Quintez Cephus (87) get in position for a kickoff against Philadelphia Eagles during the first half at Ford Field. Nfl Philadelphia Eagles At Detroit Lions
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    After the NFL completed their biggest online gambling crackdown to date, five players have received lengthy suspensions for wagering money. Four of the five players suspended played for the Detroit Lions.

    One particular player, former Wisconsin Badgers receiver Quintez Cephus, received a one-year suspension. The Detroit Lions swiftly responded by cutting Cephus from the roster within minutes of the announcement. Cephus will serve his suspension as a free agent for the upcoming NFL season barring any drastic changes.

    Detroit Lions Release WR Quintez Cephus Minutes After Suspension

    Former Wisconsin Badgers receiver Quintez Cephus
    Lions wide receiver Quintez Cephus takes the field for practice during the first day of training camp July 27, 2022 in Allen Park.

    Following the Calvin Ridley suspension last year, the NFL made it clear they wanted their athletes to have no association with gambling. More specifically, the NFL does not want their athletes to wager money on any professional sports, especially their own games. Ridley never bet against his team, and in fact picked them to win when he legally placed a wager. Ridley also placed the wager under his own name, which resulted in the NFL catching him.

    In the eyes of the NFL, gambling has no place within the sport and within the league as well. In the case of Cephus and his Lions teammates, there was a major investigation launched that revealed different levels of betting occurring within the team. One player for the Washington Commanders was suspended as well following the investigation. Edge rusher Shaka Toney also received a six game suspension for violating the league gambling policy.

    Detroit Lions Receiver Jameson Williams
    Lions wide receiver Jameson Williams celebrates his touchdown catch against the Vikings during the first half on Sunday, Dec. 11, 2022, at Ford Field.
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    Lions receivers Jameson Williams and Stanley Berryhill both received six game suspensions for violating the league policy. One of the violations included betting from within the football facility on non-football athletic events. Currently, the violations committed by Cephus have not been announced yet, but certainly must carry more weight as he and fellow teammate C.J. Moore were released.

    Does a Suspension End The Quintez Cehpus NFL Run?

    Former receiver Quintez Cephus
    Oct 10, 2021; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; Minnesota Vikings free safety Xavier Woods (23) and Detroit Lions wide receiver Quintez Cephus (87) in action during the game between the Detroit Lions and the Minnesota Vikings at U.S. Bank Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jerome Miron-USA TODAY Sports

    Perhaps the most interesting part of this whole situation is the severity of the actions. Cephus and Moore received double the suspension the other three players involved received. The receiver not only submitted online gambling wagers through an app, but also consistently did so, which may factor into the length of the suspension. More information regarding the situation and the involvement of Cephus will be released soon as the content of the investigation continues to unfold.

    Given the severity of the suspension and situation, it seems unlikely at this time that Quintez Cephus will play another game in the NFL. Calvin Ridley, who was just recently reinstated by the NFL, earned a second chance with Jacksonville through his production. Cephus on the other hand has not been as successful at the NFL level, which will factor into his future in the league as well.

    The Detroit Lions have already addressed the situation and stayed committed to Williams and Berryhill following the news.

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    Jarrett Guerrera has graduated from Western New England University with a Bachelors degree in English and is currently pursuing a Masters in the same field. Jarrett has worked for Fansided, Wisconsin Sports Heroics, Gridiron Heroics, and BadgerNotes during his sports writing career.

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