NFL suspends Jets’ WRs coach Miles Austin due to violations of the Gambling Policy

Jets WRs coach Miles Austin suspended for violating gambling policy Original version: NBC Sports Philadelphia

The NFL has been suspended New York Jets Bill Deni, Austin’s attorney, confirmed that Miles Austin was the wide receivers coach for violating the league’s gambling policy.

According to the NCAA, Austin placed wagers on other sports than the NFL. The suspension is indefinite and will last at least one year. NFL Network’s Tom Pelissero. Per Pelissero, there is no evidence Austin bet on the NFL.

Deni stated that Austin appeals the suspension.

Deni told NFL Network that Miles Austin was banned by the NFL because he had wagered from a legal mobile bank account on table games and non NFL professional sports. Miles didn’t wager on any NFL games in violation of the NFL’s gambling policy. He cooperated fully with the investigation by the NFL.”

All NFL personnel and players are prohibited from gambling on any sport.

Jacksonville Jaguars Large receiver Calvin Ridley Was suspended for the entire 2022 season After gambling on NFL games, Ridley lost his March bets. Ridley placed the bets when he was not in Atlanta last season.

Austin, 38 years old, is the Jets’ WRs coaching coach for his second season. Before joining the Jets, he was a college and pro scouting intern. Dallas Cowboys As an offensive quality control coach, 2017-18 San Francisco 49ers In 2019.

Austin was also two-time Pro Bowl wide receiver. Monmouth University’s product, Austin, spent time with the Cowboys. Cleveland Browns Philadelphia Eagles Over his 10-year playing career.