The Philadelphia Eagles received notification from the NFL that cornerback Isaiah Rodgers has been reinstated following a season-long suspension for violating the league’s gambling policy.
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— Isaiah Rodgers Sr. (@rodgers_isaiah) April 23, 2024
Rodgers, 26, was suspended and waived by the Colts in June. He signed a $1.01 million contract with the Eagles in August after being drafted in 2020.
In his three seasons with the Colts, he recorded three interceptions, 10 pass breakups, one forced fumble, and four fumble recoveries. He also scored a touchdown as a kick returner in his rookie year.
Eagles’ owner Jeffrey Lurie praised Rodgers as a valuable addition to the team. Rodgers will compete for a starting position at cornerback and contribute on special teams.
He is now eligible to participate in the team’s voluntary offseason workout program and counts towards the team’s 90-player roster limit. There was some uncertainty regarding his reinstatement, but Lurie remained optimistic about it.
Rodgers’ performance will be closely watched as he adjusts to a new team and scheme after a year away from football. He also has the potential to contribute as a kick returner.
Fans reacted as follows:
LETS GOOOO!!!!!!!
— fake tough guy (@go_biirds) April 23, 2024
LETSS GOOOO Welcome back 🦅🦅🦅
— YouTuber: Eagle AL (@kb_973) April 23, 2024
Isaiah I’m actually so fired up you have no idea bro. 🦅 🔥🔒
— That Hurts 🦅 ❤️🔥 (@That_Hurts) April 23, 2024
We're ready for you Zay!
— BirdGang🦅 (@GordonsWord) April 23, 2024
My FanDuel and every other sports app is at your disposal my guy! WE NEED YOU!!! #NoMoreTrouble
— FLY EAGLES FLY (@tonypdaslugga) April 24, 2024
Eagles fans hyoe over someone who’s literally never been some record breaking player I never seen ppl so happy for mid uall acting like this dude gonna save ur defense
— fhruehd (@fletche35701068) April 23, 2024
Congrats and welcome, CB-2!
— Any (@anyayell) April 23, 2024
In 9 months we’re gonna look back on this news as one of the biggest offseason moments for the #Eagles.
— Andrew Goldwasser (@adgoldwasser) April 23, 2024
Let’s get to work!! So EXCITED! You are going to improve so much working with @1kalwaysopen_ and @DeVontaSmith_6 to help accomplish all of our goals!
— Eric (@Big_Red_QC) April 23, 2024
I am so excited to see you play this year.
— #1 Jalen Hurts Fan (@Anthony60957284) April 23, 2024
This dude is fixing to go absolutely nuclear this year, and I’m here for it.🔥😤🦅
— Connor (@3xBanHammer) April 23, 2024
Man your gonna be loved in Philly I just know it
— Mario87 (@MJP1487) April 23, 2024
