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NFL suspends Atlanta Falcons WR Calvin Ridley for at least 2022 season for betting on games

Atlanta Falcons receiver Calvin Ridley has been suspended for at least the 2022 season after gambling on games in 2021.

The NFL released a statement Monday announced his suspension, saying he gambled on games over a five-day stretch in November 2021 when he was on the non-football injury list while dealing with mental health issues.

Ridley stepped away from football on Halloween, saying he needed to get his personal issues in order.

In a tweet Monday after the suspension was announced, Ridley said he bet $1,500 total and that "I don't have a gambling problem.