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NFL Now Allowing Players To Wear The Number Zero

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The NFL is now allowing players to become a hero in zero. A move by the league that allows the freedom of players to be any number they want to be. In a move that might not seem like a big deal, actually is too many fans. As the league attempts to shed the stigma of being the “No Fun League.” This is a great first step in expanding the creativity of the NFL brand and creating off-season buzz.

The owners of the NFL voted on the decision to make number zero an option for players during the League Meetings. The decision was made on Tuesday in Phoenix, as owners and coaches got together for picture day and to decide on things like wearing the number zero. One player has already taken the league up on the freedom of choosing the number.

The NFL’s First Zero Hero

Jacksonville Jaguars wide receiver Calvin Ridley was the first to announce his intention to wear number zero in the upcoming season. The former Alabama star is already flashing his new look in his Jaguars threads. Ridley will be making his debut with the Jaguars this season after being traded from the Falcons last season. The Jaguars receiver was suspended all of last season after it was discovered that he was betting on games. A player who is looking for a fresh start is the first player to rock with a zero.

Overall, the NFL is the largest entity in North American sports and it is not even close. However, the league has had a difficult time gaining fan positivity when it comes to the inclusiveness of the brand. An issue has always been not allowing players to express themselves with what they can wear on the field. Although this might not be the best answer, it’s a first step in opening up the world of creativity with the players on the field. For more news on the NFL, stay tuned to HNHH as we will always be sure to keep you informed. Additionally, let us know how you feel about players being allowed to wear the number zero, in the comment section below.

SOURCE SPORTS: Falcons’ Calvin Ridley Suspended a Year From Football for Placing Bets on Games

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The NFL dropped the hammer on Atlanta Falcons’ Calvin Ridley by suspending him for one entire season for betting on NFL games.

According to the NFL, Ridley placed bets five days in late November 2021, when he was away from the club’s facility on the non-football illness list. The former first-round pick played in just five games in 2021 before leaving the club to focus on his “mental wellbeing.”

“There is nothing more fundamental to the NFL’s success — and to the reputation of everyone associated with our league — than upholding the integrity of the game,” NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell wrote in a letter notifying Ridley of the suspension. “This is the responsibility of every player, coach, owner, game official, and anyone else employed in the league. Your actions put the integrity of the game at risk, threatened to damage public confidence in professional football, and potentially undermined the reputations of your fellow players throughout the NFL.

Following the news of his suspension, Ridley said on Twitter that he does not have a “gambling problem.”

The Falcons said in a press release that they are preparing for the 2022 season as if Ridley will not be with them. The earliest Ridley can apply for reinstatement is Feb. 15, 2023.

“We were first made aware of the league’s investigation on Feb. 9. We have cooperated fully with the investigation since receiving notice and support the league’s findings and actions,” the team said in a statement. “We are moving forward in the 2022 season with the decision that was made. With the decision that was made by the NFL, any further questions on the investigation should be directed to the league office.”

The NFL is sending a message to players and team members throughout the league that gambling in games is the number 1 cardinal sin.

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