NFL ‘Investigates Colts’ cornerback Isaiah Rodgers for about 100 bets, including bets on his OWN team’
- The NFL opened its investigation into possible violations of its gambling policies.
- The Colts organization acknowledged the investigation in a statement Monday
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The NFL has opened an investigation into an Indianapolis Colts player for possible violations of the league’s gambling policy.
The Colts organization acknowledged the investigation Monday afternoon and released a statement saying, “We are aware of the NFL’s investigation and will not comment further at this time.”
The player in question is Colts cornerback and kick returner Isaiah Rodgers, according to ESPN.
The report adds that a sportsbook account in the name of one of Rodgers’ associates placed approximately 100 bets over an undisclosed amount of time.
Most bets, including those on Colts games, would be between $25 and $50, but there was reportedly one notable low four-figure bet.
The NF is investigating a Colts player for possible violations of the league’s gambling policy
The player in question is said to be Colts cornerback and kick returner Isaiah Rodgers
Rodgers, a sixth-round pick, enters the final year of a four-year, $3.4 million contract.
It comes after sporthandle.com released a report claiming an investigation was underway into Colts players’ “penetrating” bets, including bets on his own team.
The player was not named by the report, nor by the team.
The NFL has announced that they have suspended five players for gambling on games in the 2022 season – with penalties taking effect in the upcoming 2023 season.
According to a league statement, three players are suspended indefinitely, and all are serving for at least the 2023 season. Those players include wide receiver Quintez Cephus and safety CJ Moore of the Detroit Lions, as well as defensive end Shaka Toney of the Washington Commanders.
In addition, two other Lions players – both rookies – received lighter sentences. Star receiver Jameson Williams and fellow pass catcher Stanley Berryhill were suspended for the first six games of the 2023 season.
That reports NFL Network Ian Rapoport,,Which turned out to be suspended for at least a year [gambled] on NFL games. Those suspended six games place bets on college games, but their [team’s] facility.’
After their suspension was announced, the Detroit Lions released Cephus and Moore from the team, while also criticizing Williams and Berryhill.
“As a result of an NFL investigation, we learned that some of our players had violated the league’s gambling policies,” Detroit Lions Executive Vice President and General Manager Brad Holmes said in a statement.
“These players exhibited decision making that is inconsistent with our organizational values and in violation of competition rules. We have made the decision to say goodbye to Quintez and CJ immediately.
“We are disappointed with Stanley and Jameson’s decision making and will work with both players to ensure they understand the seriousness of these offenses and have clarity on future competition rules.”
The Lions released Quintez Cephus (L) and CJ Moore (R) following their gambling suspensions
The league has also suspended Shaka Toney indefinitely, meaning he will miss the 2023 season
In addition, Jameson Williams (L) and Stanley Berryhill (R) are suspended for six games
In the NFL’s statement, they highlighted part of their gambling policy that prohibits anyone in the league from “participating in any form of gambling at any club or league facility or venue, including the practice facility.”
The league’s statement added that a review found that there is “no evidence that any insider information has been used or that any game has been compromised in any way”.
Last year, then-Atlanta Falcons receiver Calvin Ridley was suspended for the entire 2022 season for betting on NFL games over five games while away from the team.
Ridley was traded to the Jacksonville Jaguars at last November’s trade deadline and reinstated in March.