The NFL is so far above every American sports entity that it does not often have to concern itself with what is transpiring in other professional leagues, but Thursday's startling NBA news essentially serves as a warning to commissioner Roger Goodell and company to monitor the ever-growing presence of gambling in football. Following Thursday's mass arrests, which saw approximately 30 people get charged in connection to illegal gambling activity, The Shield is taking action .

“In light of this week’s two federal indictments relating to illegal gambling conspiracies involving NBA players and coaches, the NFL sent memos today to league and club personnel to reinforce and remind all players and league and club personnel of the need to adhere strictly to the NFL Gambling Policy,” ESPN's

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