The NFL suspended four players for allegedly violating the league's gambling policy by either betting on NFL games or non-NFL games while at league facilities, following similar suspensions for another six players earlier this year as the league enforces its zero-tolerance gambling rule through significant penalties.
Indianapolis Colts cornerback Isaiah Rodgers is one of the suspended players.
Indianapolis Colts players Isaiah Rodgers and Rashod Berry, as well as free agent Demetrius Taylor were suspended indefinitely—but at least until the end of the 2023 season—the NFL announced Thursday.
Rodgers, Berry and Taylor were said to have been betting on NFL games during the 2022 season while playing in the NFL.
All three will be able to petition to be reinstated at the end of the 2023 season.
Tennessee Titans player Nicholas Petit-Frere was suspended for the first six regular season games of the 2023 season, after he reportedly bet on non-NFL sports at NFL facilities, the league said.
It’s against NFL policy for players to engage “in any form of gambling” in any club or league facilities or venue, including practice facilities, the NFL said.
This is a breaking story and will be updated.
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