According to reports, Indianapolis Colts defensive back Isaiah Rodgers is under investigation by the NFL after allegedly betting on games. The Colts issued a statement "We are aware of the NFL's investigation and will have no further comment at this time," but didn't go as far as to name Rodgers.
Following the breaking news, Rodgers took to Twitter where he accepted "full responsibility" for his actions. He wrote, "I know I have made mistakes and I am willing to do whatever it takes to repair the situation," Rodgers wrote. "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."
Rodgers continued, "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."
Per ESPN, "The sportsbook account was opened under the name of an associate of Rodgers, sources said. Approximately 100 bets were placed on the account over an undisclosed amount of time, including on Colts games, the sources said. Most of the bets were in the $25-$50 range, although there was at least one low four-figure bet."
While the NFL didn't provide any indication about penalties to be faced by Rodgers, there is precedent over how the league handles gambling which indicates a multiple-game suspension is likely coming down the pike.
