Washington Commanders' Shaka Toney Suspended For Gambling Violations

WASHINGTON, DC — The NFL suspended three players indefinitely, including defensive end Shaka Toney of the Washington Commanders, for violating the league's gambling policy, the NFL said Friday.

He can apply for reinstatement after the 2023 season, the NFL statement said.

The Commanders did not announce any roster changed tied to Toney, NBC Washington reported.

“We have been made aware of the suspension of Shaka Toney,” the team said in a statement, NBC Sports reported. “We have cooperated fully with the NFL’s investigation since receiving notice and support the league’s findings and actions.”

NFL players and personnel are not allowed to bet on any games or any league-related activities. They're also not allowed to place bets place while at a team facility or on any team-related travel, according to league policy.

Toney was a 2021 seventh-round pick; he appeared in 26 games over the last two seasons, NBC said. He has 16 tackles and 1.5 sacks in those appearances.

A league review uncovered no evidence that inside information was used or that any game was compromised by players who bet on games, an NFL statement said.

Four Detroit Lions players were also suspended for gambling. Wide receiver Jameson Williams and wide receiver Stanley Berryhill were suspended for the first six games of the 2023 regular season. But, wide receiver Quintez Cephus and safety C.J. Moore were suspended indefinitely and released by the team, the organization said.