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NFL Still Investigating Agholor, Bradham

October 23rd, 2016 at 9:14am CST by Rory Parks

Eagles wide receiver Nelson Agholor was not charged in connection with a rape accusation that was made against him earlier this summer, but the league is continuing to review Agholor under the league’s personal conduct policy, per ESPN’s Adam Caplan (article via Tim McManus of ESPN.com).

A dancer at Cheerleaders Gentlemen’s Club in Philadelphia accused Agholor of rape back in June, an accusation that launched a police investigation. That investigation, however, yielded insufficient evidence to charge Agholor with any wrongdoing, which led to the following statement from Philadelphia District Attorney R. Seth Williams:

“The District Attorney’s Family Violence and Sexual Assault Unit and detectives from the Philadelphia Police Department’s Special Victims Unit thoroughly investigated the allegations of sexual assault against Nelson Agholor. As a result of this joint investigation, our staff and the Police reached the conclusion that we lacked sufficient evidence to bring charges against Mr. Agholor, therefore no charges will be filed.”

Agholor, selected in the first round of the 2015 draft, has not demonstrated a great deal of on-field improvement in 2016 after a disappointing rookie campaign. The USC product has caught 16 passes for 181 yards and a score, and he has shown little to suggest that he could develop into the top-flight receiver that the Eagles expected. A suspension would certainly not help matters.

McManus adds that the NFL is also reviewing a pair of incidents involving Eagles linebacker Nigel Bradham. In July, Bradham was reportedly part of a six-person group that began arguing with a Hilton Bentley hotel employee over the amount of time it took to receive an umbrella they had apparently purchased. The scene grew violent, and the worker was struck over the head with a glass bottle, and, according to the police report, Bradham “without provocation, struck the victim in the nose with a closed fist, causing the victim to fall to the ground.” Bradham was charged with aggravated battery, a second-degree felony, as a result of that incident.

Bradham was then arrested earlier this month for bringing a loaded gun to Miami International Airport. Officials at the time said it was clear that there was no criminal intent, but they had to arrest Bradham given his pending assault case.

Bradham signed a two-year, $7MM deal with the Eagles this offseason, and he has started each of the club’s five games in 2016, compiling 16 tackles and an interception.

Philly D.A.: No Charges For Nelson Agholor

July 18th, 2016 at 10:35am CST by Zachary Links

Philadelphia District Attorney R. Seth Williams formally announced today that Eagles wide receiver Nelson Agholor will not face charges in connection with a June rape claim. Les Bowen of the Philadelphia Inquirer first reported that the USC product would not be charged.

“The District Attorney’s Family Violence and Sexual Assault Unit and detectives from the Philadelphia Police Department’s Special Victims Unit thoroughly investigated the allegations of sexual assault against Nelson Agholor. As a result of this joint investigation, our staff and the Police reached the conclusion that we lacked sufficient evidence to bring charges against Mr. Agholor, therefore no charges will be filed,” the D.A. said in a statement.

Even though Agholor will not be charged, there’s still a chance Agholor could face discipline from the league. By the same token, his odds of receiving a fine or a suspension have probably gone down with today’s news.

Last month, Agholor reportedly agreed to pay an exotic dancer $1,400 for their time together in a private room. When she left before the allotted time they agreed upon, Agholor only paid her $800. The dancer was said to have left the bar without informing management of the alleged rape while multiple dancers at the club told management that Agholor didn’t do anything wrong.

Agholor, the No. 20 overall pick in the 2015 draft, caught 23 passes for 283 yards and a touchdown in 13 games as a rookie.

Photo courtesy of USA Today Sports Images.

Extra Points: Agholor, Tucker, Ravens, Bears

July 14th, 2016 at 10:43pm CST by Dallas Robinson

Eagles wide receiver Nelson Agholor was informed today that he will not be charged in connection with a June rape claim, a source told Les Bowen of the Philadelphia Inquirer. Though the Philadelphia district attorney’s office declined comment, Bowen hears that an announcement could soon be made that clears Agholor. But as Mike Florio of Pro Football Talk writes, there’s a chance Agholor could still face discipline from the league.

Here’s more from around the league on the eve of franchise tag deadline day:

Although Justin Tucker and his agent claimed earlier today that he would not re-sign with the Ravens in 2017 if forced to play under the franchise tag this season, Florio argues that continually accepting the franchise tender isn’t much of a risk for kickers. If Tucker is franchised again next season, he’ll earn a fully guaranteed $9.9MM over the next two years, a larger total that he would secure in guaranteed money on a long-term deal. And because kickers don’t have the injury risk that comes with playing other positions, there’s effectively no downside for Tucker. Meanwhile, Jamison Hensley of ESPN.com examines whether Tucker should earn more than Patriots’ Stephen Gostkowksi, whose contract Tucker is reportedly looking to top.
Given how negotiations played out between the Redskins and quarterback Kirk Cousins, there could be some question as to who holds final authority in Washington, according to Adam Schefter of ESPN (link via CSNMidAtlantic.com). General manager Scot McCloughan may have wanted to sign Cousins to an extension at some point during the season, but unnamed others — presumably owner Dan Snyder — didn’t feel the same way.
Bears defensive coordinator Vic Fangio and Lions defensive coordinator Teryl Austin are among the NFL assistants who could be candidates for head coaching jobs next offseason, Mike Sando of ESPN.com writes (Insider subscription required). Both play-callers have been interviewed for a number of gigs in the past, but despite both having success at various stops, neither has ever been hired for a head job. Other options who could expect phone calls next year are the Colts‘ Rob Chudzinski, the Buccaneers‘ Mike Smith, and the Vikings‘ George Edwards, per Sando.
D. Orlando Ledbetter of the Atlanta Journal-Constitution examines five players who might be considered longshots to make the Falcons‘ roster, and linebacker LaRoy Reynolds is among the group. The 25-year-old will be entering his fourth NFL season, and despite appearing in 43 career games, Reynolds has never earned a real shot at playing time, performing mostly on special teams.

Police Investigating Rape Claim Against Nelson Agholor

June 10th, 2016 at 8:52pm CST by Connor J. Byrne

8:52pm: Eagles defensive lineman Fletcher Cox tweeted that he was also at the club, but he denied any involvement in the alleged incident.

5:46pm: Second-year Eagles receiver Nelson Agholor has been accused of rape by a dancer at Cheerleaders Gentlemen’s Club in Philadelphia, law enforcement sources told David Gambacorta of PhillyMag.com. Agholor has not been charged with a crime – and his attorney is “confident that he will not be charged” – but police are investigating the woman’s claim that Agholor raped her in the club at around 3 p.m. Thursday.

Detectives are working to track down video footage from the club, Philadelphia Police Commissioner Richard Ross said. Investigators will speak soon with Agholor, who was with at least two other Eagles players, according to Gambacorta. One of those players, linebacker Connor Barwin, acknowledged his own presence at the club, but he stated that he left around 2:30 p.m. (Twitter link via Les Bowen of the Philadelphia Daily News).

The allegation against Agholor comes as the result of a financial dispute, a person with knowledge of the situation told Eliot Shorr-Parks of NJ Advance Media. Agholor agreed to pay the dancer $1,400 for their time in a private room, but because she left before the time they agreed on expired, Agholor only paid her $800. The dancer then left the bar without informing management of the alleged rape, per the source, who informed Shorr-Parks that multiple dancers at the club have told management that Agholor didn’t do anything wrong. A source with ties to Agholor told Bowen that Shorr-Parks’ report is correct (Twitter link).

Agholor has since left Philadelphia for Florida, where he played high school football. The Eagles, meanwhile, issued a statement Friday in response to the allegations.

“We are aware of the police investigation involving Nelson Agholor. The organization has been in contact with Nelson and with the proper authorities in Philadelphia. Because of the legal nature of this matter, we will have no further comment.”

Agholor, whom the Eagles used the 20th overall pick on in last year’s draft, caught 23 passes for 283 yards and a touchdown in 13 games as a rookie.

Eagles Said No To Broncos’ Draft Day Offer

May 16th, 2015 at 4:48pm CST by Zachary Links

After weeks of rumors and rumblings about teams that could potentially swing draft day deals, Day 1 of the 2015 draft wound up being rather uneventful. One of the would-be trades would have seen the Broncos move up from No. 23 to the Eagles’ No. 20 pick, but Denver was rebuffed, according to Gil Brandt of NFL.com (Twitter links).

Instead of adding draft picks, the Eagles opted to stay put and grab USC wide receiver Nelson Agholor. Of course, adding a wide receiver was a top priority for Chip Kelly & Co. after losing Jeremy Maclin, who signed with the Chiefs in March. Agholor joins Jordan Matthews, Riley Cooper, Miles Austin, as a part of the Eagles receiving corps. Agholor figures to get a good amount of burn in 2015, provided that he is as NFL-ready as the Eagles think he is.

It’s not immediately clear who the Broncos might have been targeting at No. 20. The Broncos wound up taking Shane Ray at No. 23 and it’s conceivable that he was their target in trying to move up. Ray was projected by some to be a fringe top ten pick before a flunked drug test hurt his stock.

Eagles, Nelson Agholor Agree To Terms

May 7th, 2015 at 1:27pm CST by Luke Adams

1:27pm: $8.8MM of Agholor’s $9.377MM contract is guaranteed, tweets Ian Rapoport of NFL.com.

1:16pm: The Eagles have locked up their first-round pick, agreeing to terms with wide receiver Nelson Agholor on his rookie contract, the team announced today (via Twitter). Agholor becomes the third first-rounder to reach a deal with his new team, following Jameis Winston and Kevin White.

Agholor, the 20th overall pick last Thursday, should be in line for a four-year contract worth about $9.4MM, with a signing bonus that exceeds $5MM, according to Over the Cap’s draft pool projections. As a first-rounder, he’ll also have a fifth-year option on his deal, which will allow the Eagles to lock him up for the 2019 season as well.

Agholor will join Jordan Matthews, Riley Cooper, Miles Austin, and the rest of an Eagles receiving corps that no longer includes Jeremy Maclin, who signed with the Chiefs in March. With Maclin no longer in the picture, I expect Agholor will get a chance to earn plenty of playing time in his rookie season, with he and Matthews representing the future of the position in Philadelphia.

East Rumors: Scherff, Fowler Jr., Agholor, Pats

April 30th, 2015 at 7:02pm CST by Dallas Robinson

The latest from the NFL’s two East divisions:

Washington could prefer offensive lineman Brandon Scherff to edge rusher Dante Fowler Jr., per Dianna Marie Russini (Twitter link), who adds that the club could move back to target a defensive lineman like Danny Shelton.
USC receiver Nelson Agholor is a “good bet” to be the fourth receiver selected, and he’s been connected to the Dolphins, Chiefs, and Texans recently, tweets Albert Breer of NFL.com.
Admitting that the Patriots’ draft strategy is uncertain as of now, owner Robert Kraft said that this draft features solid options in the middle rounds, meaning New England could trade down (Twitter links via Jeff Howe of the Boston Herald).

King’s Latest: Bucs, Mariota, Cowboys, Pats

April 29th, 2015 at 11:10am CST by Luke Adams

Before answering readers’ questions in his weekly mailbag this week, Peter King of TheMMQB.com passed along a number of the latest draft rumors he’s hearing with the first round just one day away. Let’s dive in and round up the highlights….

The Buccaneers have yet to receive a trade offer that “would come close” to making them decide to move down from No. 1.
The Titans, Buccaneers, and Jaguars have all inquired with teams picking late in the first round about moving up from the second round, says King. The three teams have the first, second, and fourth picks, respectively, in round two.
One GM told King that while the Titans still look like the favorites to end up with Marcus Mariota, he wouldn’t be shocked if Cleveland “trades the farm” to land the Oregon quarterback. The thinking is that Browns owner Jimmy Haslam is sick of the merry-go-round at the position, and would like to land a “squeaky-clean” signal-caller to lead the franchise.
The Cowboys would love to see running back Melvin Gordon fall to them at No. 27, but two other names to watch are linebackers Eric Kendricks (UCLA) and Benardrick McKinney (Mississippi State).
One team considering drafting a tackle in the first round is debating whether or not LSU’s La’el Collins will be on its draft board on Thursday night. While King acknowledges that this may be unfair, he explains the club’s thinking: “How can you draft a guy who’s being sought in connection with the death of a woman, even if police are saying now he isn’t a suspect? He needs to be exonerated by Thursday.”
The Patriots like USC wide receiver Nelson Agholor, who looks like a logical target for the club if he’s still available at No. 32.
With the 21st overall pick, the Bengals are considering Texas A&M tackle Cedric Ogbuehi, who had ACL surgery in January. King views this is a sign that teams are willing to wait on a prospect who wouldn’t be healthy enough to contribute immediately if they think he can be a premier player in the long term.

AFC Mailbags: Jets, Chiefs, Raiders, Bengals

April 25th, 2015 at 12:36pm CST by Ben Levine

We took a look at ESPN.com’s NFC mailbags earlier this morning. Let’s now shift our focus to the AFC…

Rich Cimini wouldn’t be in favor of the Jets sacrificing a future first-rounder to secure Marcus Mariota at the second pick. However, the writer would be in favor of swapping the team’s first and third rounder to switch spots with Washington.
The Chiefs would presented with a “dilemma” if running back Todd Gurley is available at pick number-eighteen, says Adam Teicher. Gurley would certainly be the best player available at that point in the draft, but the team already has a stud running back in Jamaal Charles.
Meanwhile, among players who could “reasonably be available” for the Chiefs first pick, Teicher points to Wake Forest cornerback Kevin Johnson, Stanford offensive tackle Andrus Peat, Florida State center Cameron Erving and USC wideout Nelson Agholor could be potential targets.
Bill Williamson suggests the Raiders could target a guard in the middle rounds to pair with Gabe Jackson, sending Khalif Barnes to more of a reserve role.
Following the additions of Pat Sims and Michael Johnson, Coley Harvey has been told that the Bengals have no open spots on the defensive line. However, the writer believes the team could still pursue a rookie lineman if they could get good value at the draft spot.

Draft Notes: Collins, Mariota, Parker

April 24th, 2015 at 8:23pm CST by Zachary Links

The draft position of LSU cornerback Jalen Collins could be an indicator of how the NFL feels about drug use in 2015, Albert Breer of NFL.com tweets. Collins, according to sources with four teams, has failed multiple tests in college. Collins is projected by many to be a first-round choice. Here’s more draft news..

The likelihood now is that Oregon quarterback Marcus Mariota goes second overall, Breer tweets. His personal feeling is that Tennessee likes him more than most think and Breer feels he could very well could be a member of the Titans.
Breer (on Twitter) says that DeVante Parker is one to watch and some prefer him to Kevin White because he’s more NFL-ready. Parker, he says, is closer to White and Amari Cooper than the rest of the pack at wide receiver.
Cooper could go anywhere between No. 3 and No. 6, Breer tweets. White and Parker, meanwhile, have a good shot at the top ten. After that, it’s wide open at wide receiver and Nelson Agholor could be the next one off the board.
Cooper has emerged as the consensus No. 1 player at his position, according to GMs and scouts that spoke with Ian Rapoport of NFL Network (on Twitter). White is a close second.
The running back class is outstanding and that could hurt those guys’ first-round chances since teams believe that they can get a solid player later, Breer tweets.