The NFL has indefinitely suspended Arizona Cardinals vice president of player personnel Ryan Gold for violating the league's gambling policy.
The discipline took effect immediately, with the league stating that Gold cannot seek reinstatement until after the 2026 NFL season.
League officials said the suspension stems from rules that bar NFL employees from betting on league games, and that no evidence was found of inside information being used or that the integrity of any game was affected.
The Cardinals cooperated throughout the investigation and have accepted the league's decision, stating that they are committed to maintaining the integrity of the game and adhering to all league policies.
Gold plans to challenge the NFL's decision, with his attorney arguing that the case does not support the punishment and that his client intends to fight the allegations through the NFL's appeal process.
The attorney claimed that the betting activity involved Gold's wife, who allegedly made weekly parlay wagers with a group of high school friends, and that Gold did not participate in those bets.
The suspension arrives as the NFL continues to tighten its oversight of sports betting following the proliferation of legalized wagering across the United States.
League policy prohibits employees from betting on NFL games, placing wagers from team or league facilities, or sharing confidential information that could affect betting markets.
The league has also increased its focus on prop betting, outlining categories of prohibited prop bets in a 2025 memo sent to clubs.
Gold remains suspended unless he successfully appeals or is later reinstated under league rules.
