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NFL·BREAKING·July 17, 2026 04:46 PM ET

NFL suspends Cardinals scouting director Ryan Gold indefinitely for gambling violations

League says he leaked 2026 draft-pick info before it was announced

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, effective immediately, for violating the league's gambling policy. The league said its investigation found Gold provided confidential, non-public information about the Cardinals' 2026 draft selections to a third party before they were announced, and that he participated in parlay bets on NFL and college games. Gold has the right to appeal.

Why it matters: The NFL said there is no reason to believe the integrity of any game was affected, but the case marks one of the more serious front-office gambling violations the league has pursued given the draft-information leak. Gold was promoted to Cardinals college scouting director last summer under head coach Jonathan Gannon, who is now the Green Bay Packers' defensive coordinator, tying the fallout to two organizations.

What to watch: Gold can appeal the suspension, and further details on the scope of the investigation are expected as the case proceeds.

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