According to ESPN, over 30 current and former players are being fined by the NFL for competing in a Las Vegas-based arm wrestling tournament.
On April 5 to 9, there was an arm wrestling tournament in Las Vegas at the MGM Grand Hotel & Casino, and 30 current and former NFL players participated. Logic states that the NFL is simply concerned about the health and safety of their players. Turns out that isn't the case. Instead, the NFL states that its gambling policy was violated.
According to the NFL's gambling policy,
Participating in promotional or other public appearances, or agreeing to the use of one's name and/or image to promote, advertise, or publicize casinos, sports books, tout services, gambling cruises, horse or dog racing tracks, state or municipal lotteries, or similar activities..."However, this is the exact same agency that approved a franchise's move to a Las Vegas strip location. And it seems that the players in this case are on the losing side. "Pittsburgh Steelers linebacker James Harrison and retired running back Marshawn Lynch. Additionally, Miami Dolphins receiver Kenny Stills, San Francisco 49ers linebacker Navarro Bowman and Oakland Raiders punter Marquette King were reportedly participants in the big event," said David Purdum of ESPN.
Ian Rapoport from NFL.com stated on Twitter that the NFL will be fining all current athletes for their role in the arm wrestling tournament. You can view the tweet below.
https://twitter.com/RapSheet/status/851456831205650432
What do you think? Do you believe the players should be fined? Is it just? Or too over the top? Share your thoughts with us by commenting below!
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