NFL suspends Cardinals executive indefinitely for violating league’s gambling policy
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Key Points:
- The NFL has indefinitely suspended Arizona Cardinals personnel executive Ryan Gold for violating the league’s gambling policy by providing confidential draft information and participating in parlay bets on NFL and college games.
- The investigation found Gold shared non-public 2026 draft selection details before announcements, though the recipients of this information were not disclosed; no evidence suggests any NFL game integrity was compromised.
- The Cardinals support the NFL’s decision, emphasizing the violation involved only one employee and affirming their focus on preparing for the upcoming season.
- Gold, who recently became director of college scouting, has the right to appeal the suspension; the NFL’s gambling policy strictly prohibits personnel from betting on NFL games or sharing confidential information.
- The NFL confirmed no other Cardinals staff or players were involved, and this is the first indefinite suspension for gambling violations since June 2023.
