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The 28-year-old had been suspended since March
2022 when the NFL found he had bet on games during a five-day
period when he was not with his team, then the Atlanta Falcons.
The Falcons traded him in November.
The former first-round pick is eligible to participate in all
team activities, effective immediately, the NFL said.
"Today's reinstatement by the NFL brings an end to a challenging
chapter of my professional career, one that was self-inflicted
and began with an isolated lapse in judgment," Ridley said in a
statement.
"I have always owned my mistakes and this is no different."
The league found no evidence that he had used "inside
information" or compromised any game. Gambling is considered one
of the most egregious offenses a player can commit in the NFL.
The Jaguars said in a statement that they expect Ridley to
participate in their off-season program in April.
"We look forward to building a relationship with Calvin as both
an individual and as a player," the team said.
(Reporting by Amy Tennery in New York; Editing by Ken Ferris)
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