In this case, a horseshoe is very bad luck.
Not too long after several Lions players were suspended for gambling on games, the NFL may have more troubling waters to navigate. According to SportsHandle's Matt Rybaltowski, a player on the Colts active roster is under investigation for placing "hundreds" of wagers, some of which were on Indianapolis.
ESPN's Stephen Holder and David Purdum later reported that the player in question was Colts cornerback Isaiah Rodgers Sr., a fourth-year player out of UMass.
In May, reports surfaced that the NFL may be on the fringe of another round of suspensions that may result in a fifth Lions player getting a ban. The Lions may have some company on the suspension list if the Colts player is guilty of what's being reported.
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Here's what to know about the Colts investigation:
Colts gambling investigation
According to a new report, a player on Indianapolis' active roster is being investigated for placing "hundreds" of wagers, including bets on the Colts. It's unclear exactly when the bets were placed, but the player's "pervasive" gambling activity extended from the 2022 season into 2023.
Rybaltowski initially reported that the player is a member of the active roster, and isn't considered a "superstar," but has some name recognition. The player reportedly opened a betting account through an acquaintance.
ESPN later reported that the player in question was Isaiah Rodgers Sr., a starting cornerback on the team's defense. Rodgers confirmed those reports by releasing a statement on Instagram acknowledging the NFL's investigation.
Addressing the current reports, I want to take full responsibility for my actions. I know I have made mistakes and I am willing to do whatever it takes to repair the situation. The last thing I ever wanted to do was to be a distraction to the Colts organization, my coaches, and my teammates. I've let people down that I care about. I made an error in judgment and I am going to work hard to make sure that those mistakes are rectified through this process. It's an honor to play in the NFL and I have never taken that lightly. I am very sorry for all of this.
The Colts, meanwhile, are aware of the probe, but would not offer further comment as of June 5.
NEWS: The Indianapolis Colts have acknowledged an ongoing NFL investigation of an unnamed player for violations of the league's gambling policy.
— Stephen Holder (@HolderStephen) June 5, 2023
"We are aware of the NFL’s investigation and will have no further comment at this time," a team official said.
"We are aware of the NFL’s investigation and will have no further comment at this time," the Colts said (via ESPN's Stephen Holder).
The NFL and the NFLPA have yet to release statements on the investigation.
The NFL's policy on sports betting makes it abundantly clear that any players who gamble on NFL games or on other sports while in team facilities will be handed lengthy suspensions. Wide receiver Calvin Ridley received a yearlong suspension for betting on games while a member of the Falcons.
Who is Isaiah Rodgers?
Rodgers is a starting cornerback for the Colts who is entering his fourth NFL season. Indianapolis selected him in the sixth round of the 2020 NFL Draft, and he has since developed into a quality role player for the team.
Rodgers, 25, began his career as a return man for the Colts. He averaged 28.8 yards per kick return as a rookie in 2020 and notched a touchdown as well. Eventually, he earned playing time on defense and recorded a career-high three interceptions in 2021 along with 49 tackles. That gave him a chance to make nine starts during his third season.
While Rodgers didn't record a pick in 2022, he was excellent in coverage. He was Pro Football Focus' fifth-ranked cornerback for the season, posting a grade of 82.1 and placing ahead of top-tier talents like Jaire Alexander and his teammate Stephon Gilmore.
The Colts were hoping to rely on Rodgers as one of their starters for the 2023 season after trading Gilmore to the Cowboys. Now, Indianapolis will have to move to Plan B, which could involve trusting 2023 draft picks JuJu Brents and Darius Rush to help replace the UMass product.
This story will be updated.