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Colts cornerback Isaiah Rodgers Sr. and defensive end Rashod Berry have been waived for violating the NFL’s gambling policy, according to general manager Chris Ballard.

“We have made the following roster moves as a consequence of the determination that these players violated the league’s gambling policy,” Ballard said. “The integrity of the game is of the utmost importance. As an organization we will continue to educate our players, coaches, and staff on the policies in place and the significant consequences that may occur with violations.”

Both players were suspended indefinitely, and through at least the 2023 season, according to Joel A. Erickson of the IndyStar. The news of the incoming suspensions was first reported Wednesday by ESPN’s Adam Schefter.

Schefter said Rodgers Sr. was among a handful of players who would receive suspensions. Berry was signed off the Jacksonville Jaguars practice squad before the end of last season.

According to a press release, players may petition for reinstatement at the conclusion of the 2023 season.

Earlier this month, a report surfaced that a Colts player was investigated for gambling. Rodgers then took responsibility for the allegations.

“Addressing the current reports, I want to take full responsibility for my actions,” Rodgers Sr. said. “I know I have made mistakes and I am willing to do whatever it takes to repair the situation. The last thing I ever wanted to do was to be a distraction to the Colts organization, my coaches and my teammates. I’ve let people down that I care about.

“I made an error in judgment and I am going to work hard to make sure that those mistakes are rectified through this process. It’s an honor to play in the NFL and I have never taken that lightly. I am very sorry for all of this.”

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A report from SportsHandle.com detailed rampant gambling on the part of a Colts player. According to the NFL’s gambling policy, league personnel may not engage in “placing, soliciting or facilitating any bet, whether directly or through a third party,” on any NFL game, practice or other league event, such as the draft or combine.

League personnel are allowed to place legal bets on non-NFL sporting events, but these actions cannot take place from inside a team facility or in the course of conducting team or league business, such as boarding a plane to an event.