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Eagles' Isaiah Rodgers: Starting Sunday
Isaiah Rodgers will make his first start of the season at cornerback in Sunday's matchup with the Jaguars.With Darius Slay (groin) sidelined, Rodgers will get the start opposite Quinyon Mitchell at cornerback. The 26-year-old spent the week taking notes as part of his weekly preparation for the opportunity. He has not seen more than 21 defensive snaps (40 percent) in any game this season.
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Eagles' Isaiah Rodgers: Full go for Thursday's practice
Isaiah Rodgers (hand) was a full participant in Thursday's practice.Rodgers was held out of the Philadelphia Eagles' Week 1 win over the Packers due to a hand injury, which he revealed was a fracture that he suffered on the last day of training camp that required surgery, per Andrew DiCecco of InsideTheBirds.com. His full participation in Thursday's session sets the stage for him to suit up Monday against the Falcons, after he was inactive for the Eagles' Week 1 win over the Packers in Brazil. He'll be making his Eagles debut this weekend, as Rodgers signed with Philadelphia last August but was ineligible to compete while serving a season-long suspension for violating the NFL's gambling policy. He previously appeared in 15 games for the Colts in 2022, registering 34 tackles (24 solo), three pass breakups, one forced fumble and one fumble recovery.
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Eagles' Isaiah Rodgers: Ruled out for Friday night
Isaiah Rodgers (hand) was ruled out for Friday night's Week 1 opener against the Packers in Brazil.After being suspended the entirety of the 2023 season for gambling, Rodgers won a job with the Philadelphia Eagles this summer but will have to wait to make his debut with the team. Rodgers is expected to fill a depth role in the secondary while handling kick-return duties this season. Kenneth Gainwell could slot into returner work versus Green Bay.
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Eagles' Isaiah Rodgers: Limited in practice
Isaiah Rodgers was a limited participant in practice Tuesday due to a hand injury.Rodgers will look to upgrade to full participation by the Philadelphia Eagles' final practice of the week Thursday, which would likely ensure his availability for Friday's season opener versus the Packers in Brazil. The 26-year-old is slated to fill a depth role in the secondary in addition to serving as the Eagles' top kickoff returner.
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Eagles' Isaiah Rodgers: Showing no rust
Isaiah Rodgers, who missed the entire 2023 season due to a suspension for violating the NFL's gambling policy, has been one of Philadelphia's most impressive players this offseason, Tim McManus of ESPN reports.Rodgers doesn't seem to have slowed down at all despite being a year removed from the NFL field, with teammate A.J. Brown saying "he's flying around, and he's going to do special stuff for us this year." McManus reports that Rodgers will be in position to compete for a starting spot at outside corner opposite Darius Slay during training camp, primarily vying with Kelee Ringo and rookie first-round pick Quinyon Mitchell for the role.
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Eagles' Isaiah Rodgers: Restrictions lifted
Isaiah Rodgers was reinstated by the NFL on Tuesday after he was suspended for the 2023 season for violating the NFL's gambling policy, Tom Pelissero of NFL Network reports.Rodgers was originally suspended in June of 2023 after making bets on NFL games, which led to him being waived by the Colts. Despite the suspension, the UMass product inked a new deal with the Philadelphia Eagles two months later. With his suspension lifted, Rodgers will now be able to participate in all team activities for the first time since he signed with Philadelphia.
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Eagles' Isaiah Rodgers: Signed by Eagles
Isaiah Rodgers (suspension) signed with the Philadelphia Eagles on Monday, Eliot Shorr-Parks of Sports Radio 94 WIP Philadelphia reports.Rodgers is suspended for the 2023 season for gambling on NFL games, including bets placed on his own team. Prior to the suspension, he was expected to take on a starting cornerback role for Indianapolis. The Eagles have clearly made this signing with an eye on the future, as the 25-year-old will likely compete for a prominent role in 2024. Until then, he will spend the 2023 season on the reserve/suspension list.
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Isaiah Rodgers: Cut following gambling ban
The Colts waived Isaiah Rodgers on Thursday.Earlier Thursday, Rodgers was officially suspended indefinitely for gambling on NFL games, including bets placed on his own team, and the Colts apparently were ready to cut him once the year-long ban was announced by the league. The 25-year-old was initially expected to take over as a starting cornerback in Indy this year, but his career now may be hanging in the balance. We won't see Rodgers again until at least the 2024 season. Rodgers started nine games on defense last year and has played 897 defensive snaps over the last two years.
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Colts' Isaiah Rodgers: Suspended for at least 2023 season
Isaiah Rodgers has been suspended indefinitely by the NFL -- through at least the 2023 season -- for betting on NFL games last season, ESPN reports.Rodgers made upwards of 100 bets on NFL games, including one on the Indianapolis Colts, according to the ESPN report. Rodgers acknowledged the violations earlier this month on a social media post where he said he made an error in judgement. The 25-year-old, who is recovering from a knee injury sustained back in December, looked primed for a starting cornerback role following Indianapolis' offseason trade of Stephon Gilmore to Dallas.
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Colts' Isaiah Rodgers: Season-long suspension expected
Isaiah Rodgers (knee) is one of a number of players expected to receive season-long suspensions for possible violations of the NFL's gambling policy, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports.Rodgers' suspension hasn't yet been officially confirmed, but he appears to be in danger of missing the entire 2023 campaign. The details surrounding his alleged violation of the league's gambling policy -- and the names of the other players involved -- haven't yet been revealed. The 25-year-old, who is recovering from a knee injury sustained back in December, looked primed for a starting cornerback role following Indianapolis' offseason trade of Stephon Gilmore to Dallas. However, with a suspension for Rodgers seemingly on tap, rookie second-round pick Julius Brents (wrist) may need to step up for a notable role once back to full health himself.