Eagles rookie offensive lineman Josh Sills was indicted on rape and kidnapping charges in his native Ohio this week.
the 25-year-old Sills “did engage in sexual conduct” with a victim and “purposely compelled her to submit by force or threat of force” in an alleged incident that occurred in Guernsey County on Dec. 5, 2019.
The Guernsey County Sheriff’s Office conducted an investigation into the case, and a grand jury indicted Sills on one felony count of rape and one felony count of kidnapping this week.“In December 2019, the indictment says, Sills engaged in sexual activity that was not consensual and held a victim against her will. The crime was immediately reported, and the Guernsey County Sheriff’s Office conducted a detailed investigation,” the Ohio Attorney General said in a news release.
Sills is scheduled to appear in court on Feb. 16 — four days after the Eagles and Chiefs will face off at State Farm Stadium in Arizona in Super Bowl LVII. The NFL placed Sills on the Commissioner Exempt List on Wednesday afternoon as the league reviews the incident under the league’s personal conduct policy. He may not participate in practices or travel with the team while on the list.
“The organization is aware of the legal matter involving Josh Sills,” the Eagles said in a statement. “We have been in communication with the league office and are in the process of gathering more information. We have no further comment at this time.”Eagles guard Josh Sills during a preseason game on Aug. 27, 2022.Sills’ attorney, Michael Connick, told the Associated Press the allegations against his client are false.
The rookie guard appeared in one regular-season game for Philadelphia against the Cardinals on Oct. 9, playing four snaps on special teams. The Eagles won that game 20-17.Sills, who turned 25 on Thursday, attended both West Virginia and Oklahoma State during his college career. He joined the Eagles before the 2022 season as an undrafted free agent.Share this article:
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