NFL Players Train After Bet
- Malik Nabers and Jayden Daniels engaged in a bet related to NFL's Offensive Rookie of the Year.
- The bet led to multiple training sessions between the two players.
- Their training sessions brought them closer together as athletes.
In a recent development, Malik Nabers and Jayden Daniels, both former LSU teammates and now NFL draft picks, found themselves in the spotlight due to a now-canceled $10,000 bet on the Offensive Rookie of the Year award. The wager, which was initially mentioned by Nabers during a podcast, was called off in May, prompting the NFL to take action. According to the Washington Post, the league mandated multiple training sessions for both players to ensure they understood the NFL's gambling policy. NFL executive vice president Jeff Miller confirmed that the league addressed the situation directly with the NFL Players Association, the respective teams, and the players involved. He emphasized the importance of educating players about gambling rules, especially in light of the NFL's ongoing challenges with player suspensions related to gambling violations. Miller noted that the league is committed to maintaining the integrity of the game amid the evolving landscape of sports betting. The NFL has made gambling education a requirement for all players ahead of the 2024 season, reflecting the league's proactive approach to this pressing issue. Miller remarked on the significant changes in the sports betting environment and the necessity for the league to adapt accordingly. As the season approaches, Daniels is set to start as the Commanders' quarterback, while Nabers aims to become a key player in the Giants' offense, highlighting their focus on success despite the earlier controversy.