Philadelphia Eagles cornerback Isaiah Rodgers has been reinstated by the NFL after serving a yearlong suspension for violating the league’s gambling policy.
Rodgers, who is 26 years old, joined the Eagles in August 2023 after being waived by the Indianapolis Colts.
The Colts had released him shortly after the NFL suspended Rodgers and two other Colts players indefinitely for their involvement in gambling on NFL games during the previous season.
At least 12 players have faced suspensions related to gambling, including receiver Calvin Ridley.
The NFL has reinstated Philadelphia Eagles cornerback Isaiah Rodgers, clearing him to participate in team activities for the 2024 season.
Rodgers had been suspended for violating the league’s gambling policy while he was with the Indianapolis Colts.
The Colts cut him after the suspension, but the Eagles signed him in August 2023.
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Rodgers, a fourth-year player from UMass, has played in 45 career games with 10 starts. He has recorded three interceptions, a forced fumble, and four fumble recoveries.
He has also returned 61 kicks, averaging 27.0 yards per return. With the new kickoff rule, Rodgers could be a valuable asset for the Eagles in the upcoming season.
The NFL has seen a rise in gambling policy violations, likely due to the expansion of states legalizing sports wagering and the ease of placing bets on mobile devices.
In recent years, at least 12 players have been suspended for gambling, including Calvin Ridley, who was suspended for the entire 2022 season but has since been reinstated and now plays for the Jacksonville Jaguars.
Isaiah Rodgers’ reinstatement comes after the NBA banned Toronto forward Jontay Porter for life for disclosing confidential information to sports bettors and placing bets on games, including betting on his own team to lose. Rodgers’ actions were deemed a violation of the league’s integrity.
The NFL has strict rules barring players, coaches, team officials, and all league personnel from betting on NFL games or placing bets at team facilities or hotels.
Despite the increasing number of gambling suspensions in recent years, the league has taken steps to educate players on the rules and policies concerning gambling.
They have reinforced the gambling policy to all NFL employees and regularly conduct presentations at team facilities to ensure players understand and adhere to the rules.
The league has taken steps to educate players on the rules and policies and regularly conducts presentations at team facilities.
Rodgers’ reinstatement provides the Eagles with a valuable player for the upcoming season.
