Eagles offensive lineman Josh Sills is indicted on rape and kidnapping charges

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Josh Sills, an undrafted rookie in 2022 who made the 53-man roster with the Eagles, has been indicted on charges of rape and kidnapping.

Via TMZ.com, the allegations arise from an incident that occurred on December 5, 2019, in his home state of Ohio. He allegedly “engaged in sexual activity that was not consensual and held a victim against her will.”

Sills is due to appear in court on February 16, just four days after Super Bowl LVII.

Sills played college football at West Virginia and Oklahoma State. He appeared in only one game for Philadelphia in 2022.

His relative importance to the team and the serious nature of the charges could (and perhaps should) result in Sills summarily being released by the Eagles.

26 responses to “Eagles offensive lineman Josh Sills is indicted on rape and kidnapping charges

  1. 2019 ???? Interesting it happens this week . The Eagles will release him just so they don’t have the distraction.

  2. Here comes the “stay classy, Philthadelphia” comments.

    Who is this kid? I pay pretty close attention to the Birds and I have to say, this is the first time I’ve ever heard his name!

  3. Disagree…. Until he is actually found guilty nothing should change…. Anyone can accuse anyone of something as is the case with suing someone for something they may or may not have done…. Especially when it’s from several years past

  4. “…could (and perhaps should) result in Sills summarily being released by the Eagles.”

    The league should create a program that allows players to be placed on a reserved/exempt list with suspended pay while they go through legal issues. If the player is found innocent or charges are dropped, the player can be retained by the team with back pay. If the player is found guilty, the team can then release them for cause.

  5. These types of distractions never bode well for a team in the Super Bowl. Remember when Reid’s son was charged with drunk driving?

  6. momi says:
    February 1, 2023 at 11:49 am
    These types of distractions never bode well for a team in the Super Bowl. Remember when Reid’s son was charged with drunk driving?

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    Was also thinking of Barrett Robbins along these lines, too (although didn’t he lose his marbles the day before the big game?).

  7. How does this investigation take from 2019 until now to work its way through the grand jury process? Seems like a long time, if you ask me. As far as dumping the kid, I will say what I said with regards to Zeke Elliot- unless and until there is a conviction in court and the accused is found guilty, the NFL should do NOTHING and stay out of it. Innocent until proven guilty. But that’s just me…

  8. “and perhaps should…” Really? How about we all see the evidence and he gets a trial. See: Alexander Johnson.

  9. waitstop says:
    February 1, 2023 at 11:41 am
    “…could (and perhaps should) result in Sills summarily being released by the Eagles.”

    The league should create a program that allows players to be placed on a reserved/exempt list with suspended pay while they go through legal issues. If the player is found innocent or charges are dropped, the player can be retained by the team with back pay. If the player is found guilty, the team can then release them for cause.

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    Except why should the team be liable for the back pay when the player was unavailable to play?

  10. Yeah. Cut him because he was charged don’t consider he might be innocent. Don’t investigate. Do have any patience. After all it took 3 years for law enforcement to come to the conclusion he should be charged. Obviously it’s clear cut. Right.

  11. He hasn’t just been accused. He’s been indicted on charges. There’s a huge difference there. This dude’s NFL career is over.

    kissbillsrings says:

    Disagree…. Until he is actually found guilty nothing should change…. Anyone can accuse anyone of something…

  12. Whatever happened to morals… remember when most NFL players USED to have good moral character? Now it seems common for teams to hire these players with questionable backgrounds.

  13. i find it rather odd that 4 years ago this case was Immediately reported and investigated.
    it takes over 3 yrs to investigate 1 crime?
    that usually happens when crimes are NOT reported immediately.
    this one seems to have some built in odor to it

  14. These comments again. Anybody that follows the eagles a little know that they will not tolerate this. He will be gone if there is a shred of evidence pointing to this being true. If there isn’t they will and should keep him until he’s proven one way or the other. And I don’t think the league protects anybody, not since they destroyed the evidence against the Patriots who should’ve been forced to give up that Super Bowl.

  15. daphne49er says:
    February 1, 2023 at 12:23 pm
    Kryptonite. Cut
    ********************************************************************************************
    In a Grand Jury, the defense has no voice. Only the prosecution. This went on far too long for this to be considered a “cut him” situation. If he raped a woman, send him off to prison. If he didn’t, he deserves a chance to prove, beyond a reasonable doubt, that he didn’t.

  16. blackqbwhiterb says:
    February 1, 2023 at 11:55 am
    How does this investigation take from 2019 until now to work its way through the grand jury process? Seems like a long time, if you ask me. As far as dumping the kid, I will say what I said with regards to Zeke Elliot- unless and until there is a conviction in court and the accused is found guilty, the NFL should do NOTHING and stay out of it. Innocent until proven guilty. But that’s just me…
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    Innocent until proven guilty applies only in a court of law. The principle is totally inapplicable to the workplace. Unless you have an employment contract you can be released at any time, and every employment contract has a conduct or morals clause.

  17. dryzzt23 says:
    February 1, 2023 at 11:58 am
    The timing of this press release is very curious. Who benefits from this?
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    The timing of the press release coincides with the handing down of the indictment. Nothing curious about the timing at all.

  18. So in other words, if Philadelphia doesn’t make the Super Bowl, he likely wouldn’t be charged. How convenient the indictment is 3 days after winning the conference championship. Like most people above I’ll let the facts play out, but something is fishy.

  19. Hey fellow football fans!
    Is there a player on an opposing team that always kills your favorite team?
    Or maybe there’s a really popular player that you just don’t like,
    I know several women who, for a small service fee will accuse that player of any heinous and horrific crime that will certainly result in that player being instantly cut.
    (Fine print) This offer is not applicable to players named Deshaun Watson.

  20. Tulsa Bronco says:
    February 1, 2023 at 12:38 pm
    daphne49er says:
    February 1, 2023 at 12:23 pm
    Kryptonite. Cut
    ********************************************************************************************
    In a Grand Jury, the defense has no voice. Only the prosecution. This went on far too long for this to be considered a “cut him” situation. If he raped a woman, send him off to prison. If he didn’t, he deserves a chance to prove, beyond a reasonable doubt, that he didn’t.
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    That’s not how this works. He doesn’t need to prove he’s not guilty beyond a reasonable doubt. The prosecution needs to prove he IS guilty beyond a reasonable doubt. He’s presumed innocent.

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