NFL suspends Cardinals executive for violating gambling policy - Los Angeles Times
The NFL has suspended Arizona Cardinals executive Ryan Gold indefinitely for violating gambling policies.Summary
The NFL has issued an indefinite suspension to Arizona Cardinals director of college scouting Ryan Gold for violating the league's gambling policy. An investigation revealed that Gold provided confidential, non-public information regarding the Cardinals' 2026 draft selections to an unspecified third party and participated in parlay bets on both NFL and college games.
While the NFL stated there is no evidence that the integrity of any game was compromised, the league emphasized its zero-tolerance approach to gambling violations. The Cardinals organization expressed full support for the league's decision, noting that the incident involves a single employee and that they have cooperated fully with the investigation.
Gold, a 13-year veteran with the Cardinals, has the right to appeal the suspension. This incident follows a broader trend of the NFL strictly enforcing gambling policies for players and staff to protect the integrity of the sport.
(Source：Los Angeles Times)