Falcons Receiver Calvin Ridley Suspended For 2022 Season

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The NFL has suspended Falcons receiver Calvin Ridley indefinitely for betting on games in 2021

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The Atlanta Falcons won't have to worry about trading receiver Calvin Ridley this offseason.

He's not going to be on the field with any team in 2022.

The NFL is suspending Ridley indefinitely after betting on games when away from the organization last season

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Ridley, 27, was placed on NFI list in October after stepping away from football due to personal issues.

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The league released a statement on Ridley's status Monday afternoon.

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A league investigation uncovered no evidence indicating any inside information was used on any game compromised in any way

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"No but is there evidence suggesting any awareness by coaches, staff, teammates, or players in his betting activity."

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The Falcons released a statement on the actions taken against the receiver Monday afternoon.