- Josh Sills is an American footballer who joined the Philadelphia Eagles in 2022
- He was indicted for rape and kidnap on February 1, 2023, a few days before his team plays in the Super Bowl Tournament
- Josh risks spending some time in jail if found guilty of the charges leveled against him.
Josh Sills is an American football offensive guard who plays for the Philadelphia Eagles. He joined the team in 2022 as an undrafted free agent. Sills has played just one game against the Arizona Cardinals since he joined the team.
He was indicted for rape and kidnapping on February 1, 2023, for an alleged act he committed in December 2019. These charges come just a few days before his team, the Eagles, head to the 2023 Super Bowl.
Who is Josh Sills?
Joshua Matthew Sills is an American football player who was born on January 26, 1998, in Sarahsville, Ohio. He is one of the 2 children of John and Kim Sills.
He attended Meadowbrook High School, Byesville, where he obtained his high school diploma. While he was there, he was a 2-year starter, who also handled kicking and punting duties. He was named to the Associated Press All-Ohio Division IV First Team in 2015.
Upon graduation, he moved to West Virginia University in 2016 and spent his first year as a redshirt. He was then selected for the North-South All-Star Game in 2016. Subsequently, he transferred to Oklahoma State University in 2020. He graduated with a degree in Agribusiness management.
He was declared for the NFL Draft in 2022, he was not selected but was later signed by the Philadelphia Eagles as an undrafted free agent. Sills is listed as a second-string right guard and has played in only one game.
What We Know About Josh Sills Indictment
The Philadelphia Eagle offensive lineman was indicted on one count of rape and one count of kidnapping in Ohio on February 1, 2023. This was revealed by Ohio Attorney General, Dave Yost and Guernsey County Sheriff, Jeffrey D. Padan in a press statement.
The indictment evolved from an incident that occurred in December 2019, where he was accused of “engaging in sexual activity that was not consensual and holding the victim against her will”.
According to the victim, she and her cousin were dropped off by a man at her cousin’s place. After her cousin stepped out of the vehicle, the man pulled her back into the truck, grabbed her ponytail, and tried to kiss her. She repeatedly told him to stop but he did not. He tried to take her pants off and forced her to have oral sex with him.
It was also revealed that a police officer was sent to the Southeastern Ohio Regional Medical Center emergency room on the day of the incident to take a report of sexual assault.
The American footballer is said to appear in the Guernsey County Common Pleas Court on February 16, 2023.
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What Does this Indictment Mean For His Career?
Prior to his indictment, Sills and his team, the Philadelphia Eagles were said to play against Kansas City Chief in the Super Bowl LVII on February 12, 2023.
Unfortunately, because of this latest development just a few days before the big event, the 26–year-old offensive lineman may not be part of the 2023 Super Bowl lineup.
His team, The Eagles issued a statement as per Hollywood Life Magazine, stating their stance on the issue. They revealed that they are aware of the legal matter involving their team member and they have been in communication with the league office. They are currently in the process of gathering more information about the issue.
If found guilty, Josh Sills risks the chance of spending 3-10 years in prison for rape and a possible fine of up to $20,000 as stated in the Ohio Revised Code and up to another 10 years to a lifetime in prison and possible fines of up to $15,000, if the victim is released without harm.
If the American footballer is found guilty of the charges leveled against him, he risks spending some time in prison and ending his career in American Football even before it kicks off. Will the footballer still get to play in the Super Bowl in a few days or will this allegation get him sacked from the team?
