The NFL announced suspensions for several NFL players Friday for gambling violations. Washington Commanders defensive end Shaka Toney was among those suspended.
Toney, 25, is entering his third season out of Penn State. He was one of three players suspended indefinitely — at least one year — for betting on games during the 2022 NFL season.
Toney can apply for reinstatement after the 2023 season.
A seventh-round pick in 2021, Toney has played in 26 career games for Washington, recording 16 total tackles and 1.5 sacks. Toney was a reserve defensive end but contributed on special teams.
Toney’s suspension likely doesn’t change anything regarding Washington’s draft plans. He wasn’t guaranteed to make the 2023 roster, and with multiple defensive ends slated for free agency after next season, the Commanders are expected to target at least one pass rusher in next week’s 2023 NFL draft.
The NFL announced full-season suspensions for Quintez Cephus and CJ Moore of the Lions, and Shaka Toney of the Commanders for gambling on NFL games. The league also suspended Jameson Williams and Stanley Berryhill of the Lions for 6 games for gambling violations.
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