Indianapolis Colts quarterback Azaiah Rodgers has been charged with numerous serious violations of the NFL’s gambling rules. [Image: Shutterstock.com]
Indianapolis Colts cornerback, Isaiah Rodgers Sr. , to be investigated for his repeated violation of NFL gambling rules, according to Destin Adams of Sports Illustrated.
Rodgers reportedly placed hundreds of bets during the NFL season, including many on Colts games. He also made a large number of bets from within the team’s facility. Most bets were from $25 to $50.
Most serious violation of NFL sports betting policy to date
If the rumors are true, they represent the most serious breaches of NFL sports betting policy to date.
Rodgers was drafted in the sixth round of the 2020 NFL Draft and has spent all three of his professional seasons with the Colts. He has played over 1,500 snaps during his tenure and started nine games in 2022. He has career marks of 90 tackles, three interceptions, a forced fumble and a fumble recovery.
According to ESPN’s depth chart, Rodgers was projected to be Indy’s starting right cornerback.
Calvin Ridley was arguably the most notorious victim of the NFL’s gambling policy when he was suspended for a season on March 7, 2022 for placing bets on games, including those involving the Atlanta Falcons, which he played for at the time.
The league also recently announced suspensions of five players, including the talented Detroit Lions wide out Jameson Williams, for gambling offenses.
Although not confirmed, the situation and investigation are both very serious. It also adds to a growing list of problems plaguing the NFL as sports betting continues to pervade American society.
