The NFL will fine a group of players, including the Pittsburgh Steelers' James Harrison, for violating the league's gambling policy, NFL Network Insider's Ian Rapoport reported.
The current players who participated in the arm wrestling event at MGM Grand Hotel & Casino violated @NFL policy & will be fined, per source
— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) April 10, 2017
The players attended the Pro Football Arm Wrestling Championship at the MGM Grand Resort in Las Vegas, according to NFL.com.
Players’ participation in promotional events at casinos is barred by the NFL’s gambling policy, according to NFL.com.
Rapoport said Kenny Stills, Marquette King, NaVorro Bowman and Patrick Chung are among the other players who will be fined, in addition to Harrison.
Players that attends arm wrestling event at @MGMGrand including @steelers LB James Harrison will be fined per @NFL #WPXI
— Chase Williams WPXI (@chasepwilliams) April 10, 2017
The Steelers’ Maurkice Pouncey was also reportedly at the event.
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