Arizona Cardinals executive allegedly leaked draft picks to gamblers

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Arizona Cardinals executive allegedly leaked draft picks to gamblers

Originally posted on Larry Brown Sports | By Grey Papke | Last updated Jul 17, 2026 4:56 PM ET

A top Arizona Cardinals executive has been suspended by the NFL for allegedly leaking information about draft picks.

Cardinals director of college scouting Ryan Gold has been suspended indefinitely for a violation of the league’s gambling policy, according to a statement. The NFL alleges that Gold “provided confidential, non-public inside information regarding 2026 Draft selections by the Cardinals before they were announced, and that Mr. Gold participated in parlay bets on NFL and college games.”

NFL now has confirmed the indefinite suspension of Cardinals personnel executive Ryan Gold for violating the league’s gambling policy.

NFL statement: "The NFL confirmed today that Ryan Gold, Director of College Scouting for the Arizona Cardinals, has been suspended indefinitely…
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) July 17, 2026

The statement does not specifically say who Gold provided information about draft picks to. Considering it is mentioned in a statement about a gambling policy violation, however, it is certainly implied that those who received the information used it for their benefit.

Gold has worked for the Cardinals since 2014, first as a scouting assistant and then as a full-time scout. He was promoted to college scouting director in 2025, a role in which he oversaw the organization’s evaluation of prospects prior to the draft.

While the NFL does not accuse Gold of impacting any games, the allegations do bear some similarities to others that have gotten certain NBA figures in a lot of trouble. For now, though, his issues lie with the NFL, not the legal system.

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