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The NFL suspended three players indefinitely Thursday for violating the league’s gambling policy and a fourth was sidelined for six games.
Cornerback Isaiah Rodgers and outside linebacker Rashod Berry of the Indianapolis Colts along with free agent Demetrius Taylor received indefinite suspensions through at least this season for betting on NFL games in 2022. They won’t be able to seek reinstatement until the 2023 season ends.
Shortly after the announcement, the Colts said they were waiving the players.
“We have made the following roster moves as a consequence of the determination that these players violated the league’s gambling policy,” said Colts General Manager Chris Ballard. “The integrity of the game is of the utmost importance. As an organization we will continue to educate our players, coaches, and staff on the policies in place and the significant consequences that may occur with violations.”
Rodgers, a sixth-round draft pick in 2020, was in the final year of his four-year $3.4 million rookie contract and was in line to play more minutes this season after the Colts traded another starter, Stephon Gilmore, to Dallas during the offseason. He started nine games in 2022.
Rodgers started nine of his 15 games last season and had 34 tackles. His best season came in 2021 when he had 49 tackles, three interceptions and seven passes defensed—all career bests. He has generally been regarded as the Colts fastest player.
Sportshandle.com reported that Rodgers made hundreds of bets, including wagers on Colts games.
Berry, 26, played three games with the New England Patriots in 2020 and five with the Detroit Lions in 2021. He played on the Jacksonville Jaguars in 2022 before being signed by the Colts in January.
Tennessee Titans right tackle Nicholas Petit-Frere was suspended for the first six games of the 2023 season for betting on non-NFL sports at the team’s facility. He is eligible to participate in all offseason and preseason activities, including preseason games.
“We believe in Nick and know that he has deep respect for the integrity of the game and our organization,” the Titans said in a statement. “We will continue to emphasize to our players the importance of understanding and adhering to league rules and policies.”
This story will be updated.
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