NFL Suspends Cardinals Executive Ryan Gold Indefinitely Over Gambling Violations
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League investigation finds Arizona personnel executive leaked non-public draft information and placed parlay bets.
The NFL has issued an indefinite suspension to Arizona Cardinals personnel executive Ryan Gold following a determination that he violated the league's gambling policy, according to reporting from Sportsnet.
An NFL investigation concluded that Gold provided non-public, confidential information concerning the Cardinals' 2026 draft selections prior to the official announcement of the picks. Additionally, the league found that Gold engaged in parlay betting on both college and NFL games. While the NFL did not disclose the identity of the individuals who received the inside information, the league stated that its review—which included electronic record examinations and interviews—showed no evidence that any other player, coach, or member of the Cardinals organization was involved or aware of the activity.
Gold, who is in his 13th season with the Cardinals, was serving as the director of college scouting after being promoted in June 2025. He previously held roles as assistant director of college scouting from 2022 to 2024 and college scouting coordinator from 2018 to 2021.
In a statement, the NFL emphasized that its gambling policy, which is reviewed annually with all personnel, strictly forbids facilitating sports gambling or sharing non-public information with third parties. The NFL said it had no reason to believe any NFL game's integrity was affected. The Arizona Cardinals issued a statement supporting the league's decision, noting that the matter involved a single employee and that the team remains focused on the 2026 season and the start of training camp next week.
Gold is entitled to appeal the suspension.