Raiders left tackle Donald Penn is a suspect in a domestic violence incident, according to TMZ. Penn allegedly slapped his wife’s behind and poured a drink on her head, which resulted in her calling the police. By the time cops arrived at their Los Angeles home, Penn had already left the scene. 
In a joint statement to TMZ, Penn and his wife downplayed the incident:
“There was a verbal disagreement, there was NO physical altercation. The two are in the middle of a divorce and it is a hard time for both parties.”
New head coach Jon Gruden shook things up this offseason, but Penn remains a big part of the Raiders’ game plan for 2018. He didn’t have his best campaign last year, but he still graded out as Pro Football Focus’ No. 23 ranked tackle in the NFL. Quality tackles are in short supply in today’s game and the Raiders badly need to have Penn on the field this year.
Last offseason, Penn had some offseason contract drama with the Raiders, but the two sides smoothed things out in time for the start of the season. In September, they agreed to a two-year, $21MM extension that is supposed to him in place through 2019. The revised deal calls for a $8.35MM cap number this year ($3MM guaranteed) and a $10.35MM cap figure in ’19 (non-guaranteed).
Penn is slated to start for Oakland on the left side with first-round pick Kolton Miller manning the other.
That is considered domestic violence now? Jesus H Christ.
Any type of incident involving a a family dispute where the police are involved is domestic violence. You cant even call your wife a fruiting female dog without it being called verbal assault.
Another a hole should play for Cowboys!
Another a hole that overreacts to the media because obviously what they said is true
Lol you too funny!
Donnie was probably just giving the wife a demonstration of how the Raiders will get their butts slapped by opponents this season.