The Philadelphia Eagles’Josh Sillswill not play in theSuper Bowlafter he was indicted on rape and kidnapping charges.
The NFL has placed Sills, 25, on the league’s Commissioner Exempt List, barring him from participating in any team travel or activities.
“Sills may not participate in practices and games or travel with the team while on the Commissioner Exempt List,“the NFL said in a statement. “The matter will be reviewed under the NFL’s personal conduct policy.”
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In a statement issued to PEOPLE, the Philadelphia Eagles said, “The organization is aware of the legal matter involving Josh Sills. 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.”
The charges against Sills stem from an incident with a woman on Dec. 5, 2019, in Guernsey County, Ohio,according to the indictment.
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The Eagles will take on the Kansas City Chiefs in the Super Bowl on Feb. 12 in Arizona.
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source: people.com
