Following news claiming a “handful” of NFL players are facing suspensions for gambling, it’s been reported that a starter for the Tennessee Titans has been banned for six games.
According to Adam Schefter of ESPN, right tackle Nicholas Petit-Frere has been suspended for the aforementioned number of fixtures after being found to be in violation of the league’s gambling policy.
The player, who has since apologized for his infraction, bet on non-NFL games, however, they were placed at an NFL facility. Petit-Frere also noted that he was unaware he was not allowed to place bets while at a team facility.
“The betting I engaged in was NOT NFL related and was legal under Tennessee law. It is only being sanctioned because it occurred at the Titans facility,” he said in a statement released to Schefter. “I want to apologize to my family, coaches, teammates and the Titans fans.
“I have always strived in every stage of my life to follow the rules. I did not knowingly break the rules. Even after attending a league presentation, I was unaware about the specifics around placing bets from a team facility.
“I will do everything in my power to help the team during training camp and will be prepared when I return to the roster during the season.”
Petit-Frere started 16 games for the Titans last season and was poised to be the only remaining starter on an offensive line that’s been overhauled heading into the 2023 season.
