Isaiah Rodgers admits to ‘errors’ amid NFL playing investigation
Indianapolis Colts cornerback Isaiah Rodgers launched an announcement concerning reviews that he was the topic of an NFL investigation for playing.
On Monday, SportsHandle.com reported {that a} participant on the Indianapolis Colts was the topic of an investigation from the league for “pervasive betting” in 2022 and 2023. The outlet reported that the participant positioned “a whole lot of bets,” including some on Colts games.
ESPN’s Stephen Holder David Purdum reported that the Colts participant being investigated was cornerback and kick returner Isaiah Rodgers, who was getting into the ultimate yr of his rookie contract.
Shortly after ESPN launched their report, Rodgers launched the next assertion throughout his social media profiles, saying that he takes full accountability for his actions and that he is aware of he’s “made errors” and that he’s “prepared to do no matter it takes to restore the state of affairs.
“Addressing the present reviews, I need to take full accountability for my actions. I do know I’ve made errors and I’m prepared to do no matter it takes to restore the state of affairs. The very last thing I ever wished to do was to be a distraction to the Colts group, my coaches, and my teammates. I’ve let individuals down that I care about. I made an error in judgment and I’m going to work onerous to ensure that these errors are rectified by this course of. It’s an honor to play within the NFL and I’ve by no means taken that frivolously. I’m very sorry for all of this.”
Isaiah Rodgers releases assertion after report signifies he’s topic of NFL investigation for playing
ESPN’s report revealed that there was a sportsbook account beneath the identify of an affiliate of Rodgers and that almost all bets had been positioned within the $25-50 vary. However, there was no less than one which was “a low four-figure wager,” per ESPN.
This offseason, the NFL has been cracking down on violations of their playing coverage. To this point, five players have been suspended — Jameson Williams, Stanley Berryhill, C.J. Moore, Quintez Cephus of the Detroit Lions, and Shaka Toney of the Washington Commanders. Williams and Berryhill obtained six-game suspensions, whereas Moore, Cephus, and Toney obtained indefinite suspensions. Berryhill, Moore, and Cephus had been waived by the Lions.
In 15 video games (9 begins) this previous season, Rodgers recorded 34 mixed tackles (24 solo, 10 assisted), 4 fumble recoveries, and three defended passes. In protection, per Pro Football Reference, Rodgers allowed 17 completions for 192 yards and three touchdowns on 29 targets. As a returner, Rodgers returned 18 kickoffs for 452 yards, and two punts for 13 yards.
By way of three seasons, Rodgers recorded 90 mixed tackles (68 solo, 22 assisted), 10 passes defended, and three interceptions. As a returner, Rodgers took 61 kickoffs for 1,645 yards and one landing, and three punts for 25 yards.
