Isaiah Rodgers Sr.
CB - Philadelphia Eagles - Suspended
2024 Outlook
The Eagles have signed former Colts DB/KR Isaiah Rodgers, who is suspended for the season for violating the NFL’s gambling policy.
Fantasy Impact
The 25-year-old played 45 games for the Colts as both a return man and a defensive back. Rodgers is facing a season-long suspension but finds himself on a new team with the Eagles.
The Indianapolis Colts have released CB Isaiah Rodgers Sr. and DE Rashod Berry following their indefinite suspensions for violating the NFL's gambling policies.
Fantasy Impact
Rodgers played 45 games for the Colts as both a return man and a defensive back. The former undrafted player saw an increase in workload over the last two seasons defensively. Berry never played a snap for Indianapolis after being an undrafted TE-to-DE convert. Both players are subject to the waiver wire and can be picked up by a team willing to wait out their 2023 season suspensions.
Isaiah Rodgers is expected to receive a season-long suspension this week for allegedly gambling.
Fantasy Impact
It sounds like Rodgers isn't the only Colts player who will be suspended according to Schefter. He issued a statement earlier in June on him gambling. Rodgers made nine starts last season for the Colts.
Isaiah Rodgers Sr. issued a statement Monday night admitting to gambling and accepting responsibility.
Fantasy Impact
Rodgers is entering the fourth year of his rookie contract this season. He'll face some sort of suspension that will likely be announced soon by the NFL. He has played in 45 games over the past three seasons with the Colts.
According to a report by Stephen Holder and David Purdum of ESPN, the Indianapolis Colts’ DB and return man Isaiah Rodgers Sr. is being probed by the league for a potential violation of gambling policies.
Fantasy Impact
Rodgers allegedly placed approximately 100 bets, mostly within the range of $25 to $50. As well, Rodgers allegedly bet on Colts games. Rodgers is entering the final year of his rookie deal after being a sixth-round pick. Rodgers averages over 27 yards per kick return on his career with one career return for a TD. Rodgers also had three interceptions in 2021 and four fumble recoveries in 2022, playing 43% of the team’s defensive snaps. Rodgers, if found in violation of league rules, could be facing a large suspension.