Patriots’ Jonathan Jones Blasts NFL’s Gambling Policy Following Suspensions

The veteran defensive back took to social media to air his opinion.

Patriots veteran defensive back Jonathan Jones took to Twitter Thursday to voice his opinion on the NFL’s recent suspensions of several players for violating the league’s gambling policy

Colts players Isaiah Rodgers and Rashod Berry, as well as free agent Demetrius Taylor were suspended indefinitely Thursday for placing bets on NFL games from the 2022 season.

It was also reported on Thursday that Rodgers made a $1,000 prop bet on the over/under on rushing yards by a Colts running back—his teammate—which won. As reported earlier this month by Sports Illustrated’s Conor Orr, Rodgers made “hundreds of bets”, which were allegedly funneled through an account without his name on it to try to avoid detection. 

Titans offensive tackle Nicholas Petit-Frere was also suspended for the first six games of the season for betting on non-NFL games while at the Titans’ facility.

Jones spoke out against the discipline handed out by the NFL on social media.

“I understand rules are rules, But I can risk my life so that my team wins but I can’t risk 1k on my team winning,” Jones tweeted.

I understand rules are rules, But I can risk my life so that my team wins but I can’t risk 1k on my team winning 🤷🏾‍♂️

— J Jones (@justjjones) June 29, 2023

Jones, a two-time Super Bowl champion, has recorded 330 tackles, 2.5 sacks, 9 forced fumbles and 11 interceptions in seven seasons in the NFL.

Thus far, Calvin Ridley—who was suspended for the entire 2022 season for gambling—as well as Detroit’s Quintez Cephus and C.J. Moore as well as Washington’s Shaka Toney have endured suspensions for betting.