Cardinals scouting director Gold appeals gambling suspension
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- Ryan Gold, Cardinals director of college scouting, was suspended indefinitely Friday for allegedly violating the NFL's gambling policy; his attorney Mike Caspino calls the accusations 'blatantly false' and says Gold is appealing.
- The NFL investigation concluded Gold provided confidential, nonpublic information about the Cardinals' 2026 draft selections before they were announced and participated in parlay bets on NFL and college games.
- Caspino countered that the betting was Gold's wife making $10 weekly parlay bets with high school friends, and that Gold could not have leaked draft picks because only owner Michael Bidwill and GM Monti Ossenfort knew the selections.
- The NFL found no other Cardinals personnel, coach, or player was aware of or involved in Gold's activity, and no play or game was affected; its review included interviews and electronic records examination.
- The Arizona Cardinals issued a statement saying they 'fully support the league's decision in this matter.'
- Gold is in his 13th season with the Cardinals and was promoted to director of college scouting in June 2025 after three years as assistant director.
Why it matters: Gold's appeal attacks both NFL allegations — the 2026 draft leak and the parlay bets. His attorney counters that only owner Michael Bidwill and GM Monti Ossenfort knew the picks, and that $10 weekly parlays were Gold's wife's wagers. With the Cardinals already backing the league, Gold's 13-year NFL career rides on the appeal.
