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The NFL announced on Friday that Arizona Cardinals defensive back Josh Shaw has been suspended for betting on NFL games. After its investigation, it was determined there was no insider information used and no games were compromised.
However, according to ESPN’s David Purdum, Shaw actually bet on the Cardinals.
It was part of a three-team parlay bet that he lost.
Shaw, who has been on injured reserve since August and has not played since signing with the Cardinals in March, made the parlay bet on Sunday, Nov. 10, at a Caesars sportsbook in Las Vegas, according to the sources. The bet was on the second halves of three Week 10 games, the sources said, and included the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, who were leading the Cardinals 17-13 at halftime. The Buccaneers were 1-point favorites for the second half. They failed to cover the second-half spread but went on to defeat the Cardinals 30-27. Shaw’s bet lost, according to the sources.
Shaw did not hide the fact he is an NFL player. The sportsbook contacted the NFL shortly after the bet and that triggered the investigation that led to the suspension announced on November 29.
The Cardinals did not know of the investigation prior to the announcement of the suspension.
Shaw is suspended indefinitely, but at least through the 2020 season. He may apply for reinstatement in February 2021.
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