Cardinals’ Josh Shaw suspended indefinitely for betting on NFL games

Shaw is the first player in at least 35 years to be banned for gambling.

Josh Shaw was injured in the preseason and has not played in a game this season. — Josh Shaw was injured in the preseason and has not played in a game this season. –Matt York

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The Boston Globe

November 29, 2019

NEW YORK — Arizona Cardinals cornerback Josh Shaw has been suspended indefinitely for betting on NFL games on multiple occasions this season, the first time in more than 35 years a player has been banned for gambling.

The league announced the suspension on Friday. Shaw was banned for at least the rest of the season.

According to the NFL, a league investigation found no information that Shaw used inside information or compromised any games. Shaw has not played this season.

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