Broncos defensive lineman freed by NFL after gambling charges

The 2024 NFL season is just a month away and roster moves are going to take place. The Denver Broncos got good news regarding defensive lineman Eyioma Uwazurike, who was suspended for 2023 after being investigated for gambling charges including his time in the NFL and with Iowa State.

Uwazurike is now reinstated by the NFL, per a report from the Broncos’ official website.

‘The NFL today announced that Eyioma Uwazurike of the Denver Broncos has been reinstated following a year-long suspension for violating the NFL Gambling Policy.

He is now eligible to participate in all team activities.’ Uwazurike was part of a wide gambling probe involving several Iowa State players, most notably Cyclones backup quarterback Hunter Dekkers.

Back in March, prosecutors dropped the criminal charges for former Iowa State players Eyioma Uwazurike, Isaiah Lee, Paniro Johnson, and Jirehl Brock while the others had already pleaded guilty or had rulings in the probe.