NFL player Isaiah Rodgers has been suspended for betting on league games, a violation of the NFL's gambling policy. Both Isaiah Rodgers Sr. and Jr. admitted to placing bets on behalf of friends and family, acknowledging that it was illegal in Florida at the time but legal in Indiana. They expressed that their actions were a 'huge mistake on my part.' ESPN's 'Outside the Lines' series, which will feature Rodgers in its upcoming installment, has been noted for its fair and observant coverage of sports betting. The second part of the series is set to air on SportsCenter at 7a ET.
Isaiah Rodgers claims bets that got him suspended were placed by and on behalf of others. https://t.co/OypmzfNRGo
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Having seen the first installment of ESPN's Outside the Lines on sports betting, it was very fair and observant so far. Curious to hear from Isaiah Rodgers tomorrow
Suspended NFL player Isaiah Rodgers tells ESPN that he placed bets on the NFL for other people: "Just trying to help friends and family out, just knowing that it wasn't legal at the time in Florida and it was in Indiana." Also says that it was a "huge mistake on my part."…
ESPN talked to Isaiah Rodgers Sr., who was suspended for violating the NFL's gambling policy. "Just trying to help friends and family out, just knowing that it wasn't legal at the time in Florida and it was in Indiana." https://t.co/hHkrn1T8mH
ESPN talked to Isaiah Rodgers Jr., who was suspended for violating the NFL's gambling policy. "Just trying to help friends and family out, just knowing that it wasn't legal at the time in Florida and it was in Indiana." https://t.co/hHkrn1T8mH
NFL player suspended for betting on league games says he was "trying to help friends and family out" by placing the wagers for them. by @JohnBarrESPN https://t.co/I7qSCkhtb1
Preview of Part 2 of the @OTLonESPN sports betting series airing on @SportsCenter - debuts 7a ET edition tomorrow (via @IndyStar @NateAtkins_ ) https://t.co/ZkmQvJaxEf