Isaiah Rodgers thanks his ex-team Philadelphia Eagles for being his backbone through troubled times
Isaiah Rodgers expresses gratitude towards his former team, the Philadelphia Eagles. Why so? 'Everybody in the building knows that I wouldn't be here today without them.' The Indianapolis Colts gave up on him.
But the Philadelphia Eagles? They gave him a chance to prove himself. They became his backbone. They asked him to better himself. And look where it got him? The 27-year-old current cornerback for the Minnesota Vikings was a minor contributor to the Super Bowl LIX win against the Kansas City Chiefs. He defended one pass in the 40-22 win! But what was so scandalous about his past? Let's find out.
Indianapolis Colts released Isaiah
Rodgers
while the Philadelphia Eagles signed him and believed in his potential
In June 2023, the Indianapolis Colts suspended their chosen cornerback, Isiah Rodgers.
He was caught placing bets at the team facility. He violated the league's policy by getting involved in gambling.
In August 2023, the Philadelphia Eagles signed him. But he was still under suspension. So he sat through the entire 2023 NFL season. On June 30, 2025, Rodgers talked about this heartbreaking chapter of his life with Ed Kracz of Sports Illustrated.
'It was hard. But things happen in this business. You never know.
It was a smooth process, but at the end of the day, you have to do what's best for your family. Howie knows it's all love. Howie(Roseman), Big Dom(DiSandro), Jeffrey(Lurie), everybody in the building knows that I wouldn't be here today without them. Those are my guys. We're all still good. There's no bad blood.'
Super Bowl LIX Champion Isaiah Rodgers said he made a mistake and did his time
It was in April 2024 when the NFL revoked the suspension of Isiah Rodgers. He shared with NBC Sports Philadelphia in May 2024, 'Rules are rules, and they are there for a reason.
So you break them, you get your consequences. I'd say, just being away from the locker room, that brotherhood feeling, and just understanding that I made a mistake and I did my time.
Just being back around a great team and a great culture of guys and just finally getting that locker environment back into my heart feels real good. It brought me closer to my loved ones. It brought me closer to the game. It made me actually not take this game for granted and just understand the league doesn't need anybody.
I can do whatever the team needs me. I can play defensive end and come off the edge. I'll do that as well. Whatever coach asks me to do, I'll lock into my playbook and study it.' Rodgers played so well and diligently that he contributed a little to the Super Bowl LIX win for the Eagles!
Cornerback Isaiah Rodgers is still in touch with Philadelphia Eagles fans and Indianapolis Colts fans
It has only been a few months since Isaiah Rodgers' contract expired with the Philadelphia Eagles. Although he was signed immediately by the Minnesota Vikings, his love for the Philadelphia Eagles fans is boundless. Rodgers shared with Kracz, 'I interact with the Philly fans as much as I can on social media. It's a team that revamped my career, bringing me back to life. So, I'll never look at a situation - That I'm a Minnesota Viking, and I'll never deal with you guys again.
I still interact with Colts fans, Eagles fans, and Vikings fans now. I'll still be around as much as I can.'
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