Shocking reports emerged on Monday that revealed Indianapolis Colts cornerback Isaiah Rodgers is being investigated by the NFL for allegedly gambling on around 100 games, including Colts games. Rodgers addressed those reports later on Monday in a statement posted on social media.
Rodgers took to Instagram to post a statement, owning up to his mistakes and “taking full responsibility for his actions”.
“Addressing the current reports, I want to take full responsibility for my actions,” Rodgers said in his statement shared by Ari Meirov of The 33rd Team on Twitter. “I know I have made mistakes and 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 down the people 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.”
Statement from #Colts CB Isaiah Rodgers: pic.twitter.com/eehhCKVvzj
— Ari Meirov (@MySportsUpdate) June 6, 2023
The NFL world took notice of this, with many offering a wide range of reactions to it. Some gave him credit for acknowledging his faults and owning up to them.
Respect for owning up and not denying/deflecting tbh
— Dave Connelly (@DaveConnellySG) June 6, 2023
I’ve been there. Not with betting, but I’ve been there. @Rodgers_Isaiah, keep getting better everyday. On and OFF the field. Keep your head up and move forward.
— Josh Liles ✘ (@Josh_Liles28) June 6, 2023
You hate to see it. Isaiah Rodgers was primed for a breakout year this year for the #Colts. Still, he's a young guy who made a mistake by gambling on NFL games. Prayers up that he can overcome this and still become a great player in this league. If he does, this will all be… https://t.co/3Evyqqm4Um
— Quintonio Brown (@QuintonioBrown) June 6, 2023
Others didn’t exactly see it as a “mistake” considering the sheer number of bets that he reportedly had a part in making.
Gamble once, its a mistake.
Gamble 20+ times, not a mistake.
— Avik Khan (@BDChiefsFan) June 6, 2023
https://twitter.com/Vince1o7/status/1665896726023274497
https://twitter.com/M_Bulger19/status/1665896014786486274
It remains to be seen exactly what kind of punishment the NFL has in store for Rodgers. We saw former Atlanta Falcons receiver Calvin Ridley receive a year-long suspension for gambling on Falcons games while he was injured.
Rodgers’ punishment could be more severe considering he was on the field and playing for the large majority of the Colts games last season. He suited up for 15 of 17 Colts games last year.
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