Amid the NFL’s ongoing investigation of a wave of potential violation of its sports betting policy, Sports Handle has learned that a player for the Indianapolis Colts is under investigation for what a source called “pervasive” wagering activities.
While the new allegations around the Colts appear to be “isolated to one player,” there is evidence the Colts player placed hundreds of wagers, the source told Sports Handle on the condition of anonymity. At least some of the wagers, the source told Sports Handle on Sunday, were placed on the Colts. On Monday evening, ESPN reported that the player in question is Colts defensive back and kick returner Isaiah Rodgers Sr., a 2020 sixth-round draft pick by the Colts.
Hours later, Rodgers issued a statement on his Instagram account, appearing to confirm the report. Although he did not admit to placing any wagers on the Colts or any NFL games, he wrote, “I know I have made mistakes and I am willing to do whatever it takes to repair the situation.”
While the new allegations around the Colts appear to be “isolated to one player,” there is evidence the Colts player placed hundreds of wagers, the source told Sports Handle on the condition of anonymity. At least some of the wagers, the source told Sports Handle on Sunday, were placed on the Colts. On Monday evening, ESPN reported that the player in question is Colts defensive back and kick returner Isaiah Rodgers Sr., a 2020 sixth-round draft pick by the Colts.
Hours later, Rodgers issued a statement on his Instagram account, appearing to confirm the report. Although he did not admit to placing any wagers on the Colts or any NFL games, he wrote, “I know I have made mistakes and I am willing to do whatever it takes to repair the situation.”