The NFL has indefinitely suspended Arizona Cardinals personnel executive Ryan Gold for violating the league's gambling policy, according to a league investigation. The suspension, first reported by the Associated Press, stems from Gold providing confidential, non-public information about 2026 NFL Draft selections to bettors before the picks were announced.
In addition to leaking draft information, Gold was found to have participated in parlay bets on NFL and college games. The league has not announced whether Gold intends to appeal the suspension.
Gold, who is in his 13th season with the Cardinals, was promoted to director of college scouting in June 2025. He previously served as the franchise's assistant director of college scouting for three years and as a college scouting coordinator for four seasons from 2018 to 2021.
NFL teams have expressed concerns about the potential for insider information to influence draft markets. Bookmakers have stated that the NFL Draft is particularly difficult to manage due to the volatility of information that can significantly alter betting odds before picks are made.