Report: Josh Shaw considers betting suspension an 'innocent mistake'

The NFL came down hard on Arizona Cardinals defensive back Josh Shaw, who was found to have placed bets on NFL games on multiple occasions. Shaw has been suspended indefinitely for his actions.

The suspension was announced on Friday, but per Ian Rapoport of NFL Media Shaw believes his mistake was innocent, and that he made the bets due to a “misinterpreted understanding of the Supreme Court ruling.”

On the Josh Shaw suspension, via sources close to him: Shaw went to a Vegas casino this fall with buddies from HS. He’s on IR & hasn’t been around the team since preseason. Shaw placed sports bets for the 1st time based on misinterpreted understanding of the Supreme Court ruling
— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) November 29, 2019

More on Josh Shaw: He used his own player card & ID. Shaw flew to NY immediately upon notice to meet with the NFL & cooperated fully. Shaw has the opportunity to appeal what is the harshest gambling penalty in decades. He considers it an innocent mistake with a severe outcome.
— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) November 29, 2019

Rapoport notes that Shaw “has the opportunity to appeal” his indefinite suspension — the NFL stipulated he is suspended at least through the end of the 2020 season. We assume he will, in fact, take advantage of this opportunity.

Likely, it won’t matter much to the NFL, which has made its position clear.

The NFL tells @Casino_Org it won't comment on specifics regarding Josh Shaw.

"It doesn’t matter how many games, which teams or bets on particular elements of a game, Anyone who works in the NFL in any capacity may not bet on any NFL game.” VP Communications Brian McCarthy,
— Steve Bittenbender (@BittGDCG) November 29, 2019

A former fourth-round pick out of USC, Shaw is currently on injured reserve and has not played a snap for the Cardinals this season.

Report: Josh Shaw considers betting suspension an ‘innocent mistake’