An unnamed Indianapolis Colts player is under investigation for potentially violating the NFL’s gambling policy, first reported by Matt Rybaltowski of Sports Handle on Monday.
The Colts released a statement acknowledging the league’s investigation but had no further comment.
A Colts statement on the report of betting allegations against a player:
“We are aware of the NFL’s investigation, and we will have no further comment at this time.”
— Joel A. Erickson (@JoelAErickson) June 5, 2023
According to the report from Sports Handle, the player in question is under investigation for placing wagers on his own team and “appears to have made the wagers through an account opened by an acquaintance.”
More from the initial report:
Amid the NFL’s ongoing investigation of a wave of potential violations of its sports betting policy, Sports Handle has learned that a player for the Indianapolis Colts is under investigation for what a source called “pervasive” wagering activities.
While the new allegations around the Colts appear to be “isolated to one player,” there is evidence the Colts player placed hundreds of wagers, the source told Sports Handle on the condition of anonymity. At least some of the wagers, the source told Sports Handle on Sunday, were placed on the Colts.
This isn’t the first time the league has cracked down when it comes to violations of the gambling policy.
Earlier this offseason, four players on the Detroit Lions roster, along with several staff members, were suspended for violating the policy, as well.
We should get clarification on the issue soon so this will certainly be something to monitor.
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