NFL suspends Cardinals executive Ryan Gold for gambling

The NFL has indefinitely suspended Arizona Cardinals personnel executive Ryan Gold for violating the league's gambling policy, officials announced on Friday, July 17, 2026. The league's investigation concluded that Gold provided confidential, nonpublic information about the team's 2026 draft selections before their public announcement and placed parlay bets on NFL and college football games.

In a statement, the NFL emphasized that its gambling policy, reviewed annually with all personnel, strictly prohibits sports gambling and the sharing of nonpublic information. The league stated that although it found no reason to believe the integrity of any game was compromised, it treats all policy violations with the utmost seriousness. The Arizona Cardinals swiftly issued their own statement, fully supporting the league's decision. The team stressed that its policies are clear and consistently communicated, and that its focus remains on preparing for training camp next week and the upcoming season.

Gold, who was entering his 13th season with the Cardinals, had been promoted to director of college scouting in June 2025. In that role, he was responsible for overseeing the college scouting...