Eagles Lineman Josh Sills Indicted on Rape, Kidnapping Charges in Ohio

Philadelphia Eagles offensive lineman Josh Sills was indicted on one count of rape and one count of kidnapping in Ohio on Wednesday, the state’s attorney general announced.

Sills (25 years old) was indicted on one count for rape and one count for kidnapping. Ohio Attorney General A news release stated that Guernsey County Sheriff Jeffrey D. Paden and Dave Yost were both charged. Both charges are first degree felonies.

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Josh Sills, Oklahoma State Cowboys offensive tackle, plays against Notre Dame Fighting Irish on Jan. 1, 2022 at Fiesta Bowl Stadium State Farm Stadium in Glendale (Arizona).
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The December 2019 incident that led to the indictment is the basis for the indictment. Sills are allegedly “engaged in sexual activity that was not consensual and held a victim against her will,” Officials confirmed the statement. The Guernsey County Sheriff’s Office conducted an investigation after the alleged crime was immediately reported.

This indictment is coming days before Super Bowl LVII when the Eagles are scheduled to play. Sills was a rookie in 2022 and only played in one regular-season game.

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“The organization is aware of the legal matter involving Josh Sills. 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,” In a statement, the Eagles stated that they were supporting Fox News Digital.

Sills was issued a summons to appear in Guernsey County Common Pleas Court on Feb. 16 — four days after the Eagles are set to play in the Super Bowl.

Sills, who is a tackle and guard player, was undrafted but became an agent in Philadelphia. He was a member of the Philadelphia Eagles during his college years. Oklahoma State. He was born in Sarahsville Ohio.

Josh Sills, Philadelphia Eagles Guard, watches as he trains at Lincoln Financial Field in Philadelphia on August 7, 2022.
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Sills only appeared in four snaps as a special team player for the Eagles during Week 5 against Arizona Cardinals. He’s listed as a backup right guard to Isaac Seumalo on Philadelphia’s depth chart.