- The NFL held a conference call with teams to discuss the rule on gambling
- Detroit Lions player Jameson Williams received a six-game suspension for violating the rule
- The NFL is trying to balance individual freedoms with the importance of the gambling industry
- The league has not revealed which specific rule Williams violated
- The suspension is unlikely to be shortened because of Williams’ admission of guilt
- The Lions and Williams hope the rules will be updated to reflect modern gambling laws
- The NFL should stop courting gambling sponsorships and forbid players from a legal activity