Titans Nicholas Petite-Frere Suspended Six Games For Gambling

The Tennessee Titans will open the 2023 season with a new right tackle, as Nicholas Petite-Frere is now facing a six-game suspension for gambling.

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NASHVILLE - According to a report from Adam Schefter, Tennessee Titans starting right tackle Nicholas Petite-Frere will be suspended for the first six games of the 2023 season for violating the NFL's gambling rules. 

Schefter also released a statement from Petite-Frere on his suspension.  

“Firstly I wanted to say that it’s an honor to play in the NFL and it has been a blessing to play this game.

“The NFL plans to announce another round of sanctions regarding its gambling policies and I will be included in this group of players receiving a six-game suspension. The betting I engaged in was NOT FL related and was legal under Tennessee law. It is only being sanctioned because it occurred at the Titans facility.

“I want to apologize to my family, coaches, teammates and the Titans fans. I have always strived in every stage of my life to follow the rules. I did not knowingly break the rules. Even after attending a league presentation, I was unaware about the specifics around placing bets from a team facility.

“I will do everything in my power to help the team during training camp and will be prepared when I return to the roster during the season.”

NFL Tennessee Titans tackle Nicholas Petit-Frere / George Walker IV-USA TODAY Sports

According to reports, Petite-Frere's suspension is not for betting on NFL games but for placing a bet from inside the Titans facility, which is a violation of the league's rules. 

Entering his second season with the Titans, the former third-round pick in the 2022 NFL Draft, Petite-Frere started 16 games as a rookie at right tackle and had worked as the starter in that position throughout the offseason program. 

Now head coach Mike Vrabel and offensive line coach Jason Houghtaling must find an answer to replace Petite-Frere for the first six games of the season. 

The Titans released a statement on Petite-Frere's suspension just before noon on Thursday. 

“We have been made aware of Nick’s suspension by the league. We believe in Nick and know that he has deep respect for the integrity of the game and our organization. We will continue to emphasize to our players the importance of understanding and adhering to league rules and policies.”

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