The Denver Broncos have recently announced that one of their players, wide receiver DaeSean Hamilton, has been suspended for the first four games of the upcoming season due to a violation of the NFL’s gambling policy. This suspension comes just days before the start of training camp and has caused a stir among the team and its fans.

Hamilton is a fourth-year player who was drafted by the Broncos in the fourth round of the 2018 NFL Draft. He has been a solid contributor to the team, appearing in all 16 games in each of his three seasons with the team. Last season, he had a career-high 36 receptions for 391 yards and two touchdowns.

The NFL’s gambling policy prohibits players from betting on any NFL game, regardless of whether they are playing in it or not. Hamilton reportedly violated this policy by placing bets on NFL games, though the exact details of his violation have not been made public.

The suspension is a major blow to the Broncos, who are already dealing with several key injuries at the wide receiver position. Hamilton was expected to be a major contributor to the team this season and his absence will be felt.

The Broncos have yet to announce who will replace Hamilton in the lineup during his suspension, though it is likely that either rookie KJ Hamler or veteran Tim Patrick will get the nod. Both players have shown promise during training camp and will look to make the most of their opportunity in Hamilton’s absence.

It is unclear how this suspension will affect Hamilton’s future with the team. The Broncos could choose to release him or keep him on the roster and hope that he learns from his mistake. Either way, it is clear that this incident has put a damper on what was supposed to be a promising season for the team.