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NFL·BREAKING·July 17, 2026 05:01 PM ET

NFL says Cardinals scout Ryan Gold leaked 2026 draft picks before they were announced

League also found parlay bets on NFL, college games

Wire Report IntelligenceUpdated Jul 171 min read
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What happened: The NFL suspended Arizona Cardinals director of college scouting Ryan Gold indefinitely for violating the league's gambling policy. The Associated Press' Rob Maaddi first reported the suspension, and the league confirmed it minutes later. An investigation found Gold placed parlay bets on NFL and college games.

Why it matters: The league's statement, relayed by ESPN's Adam Schefter, said Gold also provided confidential, non-public information about the Cardinals' 2026 Draft selections before they were announced. That draft-room leak extends the case beyond a standard betting violation into an information-integrity issue for Arizona's personnel department.

What to watch: Watch for whether the NFL discloses additional findings from the investigation or further discipline within the Cardinals' scouting department.

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