The Philadelphia Eagles are gambling on suspended cornerback Isaiah Rodgers.
The Eagles revealed on Monday that they signed a handle Rodgers, who was launched by the Indianapolis Colts previously this year after he was suspended forever for breaching the NFL’s betting policy.
Rodgers is suspended for a minimum of the whole 2023 project, and he can’t look for reinstatement up until after the season. In theory, he ‘d sign up with the Eagles for the 2024 season.
The regards to his offer are not understood. He was put right away on the reserve/suspended list.
Rodgers was suspended forever for a minimum of a year in January for breaching the league’s gaming policy. He was among 4 suspended at the time together with then-Colts protective end Rashod Berry, then-Lions defensive take on Demetrius Taylor and Titans offending lineman Nicholas Petit-Frere The Colts rapidly waived Rodgers and Berry later.
Rodgers supposedly made about 100 bets in between $25 and $50 He supposedly put a $ 1,000 wager on an over/under hurrying backyards prop bet including a Colts running back, which he supposedly won.
The league made another wave of gambling-related suspensions previously this summertime.
The NFL had actually formerly suspended then- Atlanta Falcons pass receiver Calvin Ridley for the 2022 season for breaching the betting policy. He has actually because been renewed and will play this season for the Jacksonville Jaguars after a trade from Atlanta Ridley’s suspension was the very first given that the prevalent legalization of sports wagering in the United States in 2018.
Rodgers began 9 video games for the Colts last season, his 3rd in the league after Indianapolis chose him in the 6th round of the 2020 NFL Draft. He had 34 overall takes on last season, and was utilized regularly on kick and punt returns. The 25- year-old was set to go into the 4th and last year of his preliminary four-year, $3.4 million handle the group this fall prior to he was waived.
Though he will not have the ability to play right now, the Eagles plainly believe Rodgers can make a significant effect for them down the roadway.
