Eagles’ Josh Sills indicted on rape, kidnapping charges prior to Super Bowl

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Eagles’ Josh Sills indicted on rape, kidnapping charges prior to Super Bowl

Eagles rookie offensive lineman Josh Sills was indicted on rape and kidnapping charges in his native Ohio this week.

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Eagles’ Josh Sills indicted on rape, kidnapping charges prior to Super Bowl​

By
Jenna Lemoncelli


February 1, 2023 11:30am
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Eagles rookie offensive lineman Josh Sills was indicted on rape and kidnapping charges in his native Ohio this week.
Prosecutors said 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.

Eagles lineman Josh Sills was indicted on rape and kidnapping charges.WVU Sports Eagles lineman Josh SillsIcon Sportswire via Getty Images
Sills is scheduled to appear in court on Feb. 16 — four days after the Eagles and Chiefs face off at State Farm Stadium in Arizona in Super Bowl 2023 on Feb. 12. The NFL placed Sills on the Commissioner Exempt List on Wednesday afternoon as it 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.”

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.

Eagles guard Josh Sills during a preseason game on Aug. 27, 2022.Icon Sportswire via Getty Images Eagles guard Josh Sills at training camp on July 29, 2022.Icon Sportswire via Getty Images
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.

The Eagles advanced to the Super Bowl with a 31-7 win over the 49ers in the NFC Championship game on Sunday.