An Arizona Cardinals helmet sits on the sideline during the game against the Arizona Cardinals and the Cincinnati Bengals on December 28, 2025, at Paycor Stadium in Cincinnati, OH. (Photo by Ian Johnson/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)
TEMPE, Ariz. – An executive with the Arizona Cardinals has reportedly been suspended indefinitely for violating the NFL’s gambling policy.
What we know:
Ryan Gold allegedly provided confidential information about the Cardinals‘ 2026 draft picks before they were announced, the Associated Press reported. Gold also allegedly placed parlay bets on NFL and college games.
The AP reports Gold is in his 13th season with the Cardinals. He was promoted as the team’s director of college scouting in 2025. Before that, he served as an assistant director of college scouting and a college scouting coordinator.
What they’re saying:
“The Gambling Policy, which is annually reviewed with all NFL personnel, strictly prohibits anyone in the NFL from participating in or facilitating any form of sports gambling, and from providing third parties non-public information,” the NFL said in a statement, via the AP. “Although there is no reason to believe the integrity of any NFL game was affected, the League takes any violation of the Gambling Policy with the utmost seriousness.”
Arizona Cardinals statement
“The NFL’s policies and expectations for all employees are clear, comprehensive, and consistently communicated. We fully support the league’s decision in this matter, which involves a single employee. Our focus remains on preparing for the start of training camp next week and the 2026 season.”
The Source: Information for this story was gathered from a report by the Associated Press on July 17, 2026.