Denver Broncos' Eyioma Uwazurike suspended indefinitely for betting on NFL games

Another NFL player Iyoma Uwazurike has been suspended indefinitely for betting on sports.

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Denver Broncos second-year defensive lineman Eyoma Uwazurike will miss all of the upcoming season.

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The earliest that Eyoma Uwazurike can apply for reinstatement is July 24, 2024.

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A league investigation found that Iyoma Uwazurike had bet on NFL games during his rookie season.

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For a player in the league to bet on an NFL play, the player is suspended for at least one year.

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Players are allowed to bet on other sports when they do so away from their team stadium.

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The team said in a statement that it learned of the news on Monday and will continue to provide tools and education to members of the organization to comply with the league's gambling policy.

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Uwazurike is the seventh player suspended indefinitely by the league this offseason for betting on games in 2022.

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