The Philadelphia Eagles announced on Monday that they have signed former Indianapolis Colts cornerback Isaiah Rodgers, and placed him on the Reserve/Suspended list. Rodgers is currently serving an indefinite suspension for gambling. Due to his suspension, Rodgers will not count toward the Eagles’ 53-man roster this year.
It was discovered earlier this summer that Rodgers placed wagers on NFL games in 2022, which is in direct violation of the league’s gambling policy. Rodgers was suspended indefinitely, which can be appealed next year, and was released by the Colts. Rodgers took full responsibility for his actions and apologized via social media; he was one of 10 players suspended this offseason for gambling.
Rodgers was originally selected in the sixth round of the 2020 NFL Draft by Indianapolis; in 45 career games played, he’s recorded 90 combined tackles, 10 passes defensed and three interceptions. Rodgers has also worked as a returner, returning three punts for 25 yards, and 61 kicks for 1,645 yards and one touchdown.
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