Seattle Seahawks huge receiver Dee Eskridge has been suspended by the NFL for six video games for violating the league’s private conduct coverage.
“We’re conscious of the scenario involving Dee Eskridge and have adopted league and regulation enforcement protocol,” the Seahawks wrote in a press release.
Eskridge is allowed to take part in observe and preseason video games, however he gained’t be allowed to play in Seattle’s first half-dozen common season video games. With an early bye week, he gained’t be eligible to return till Week 8 (Oct. 29) in opposition to the Cleveland Browns. Eskridge did take part in Friday’s mock recreation at Lumen Area.
Drafted within the second spherical of the 2021 NFL Draft, Eskridge has spent a lot of his temporary Seahawks profession unavailable on account of harm, and he’s been ineffective whereas on the sphere. By way of 20 video games performed he has simply 17 catches (on 33 targets) for 122 yards and 1 landing. Eskridge entered this season arguably competing for a roster spot following the first-round choice of Jaxon Smith-Njigba.
This can be a breaking story and based mostly off the Seahawks’ assertion this can be a legal matter, however as soon as we get affirmation we are going to replace this text with any new particulars as quickly as potential.
Replace: Area Gulls obtained a press release from Eskridge’s company on his behalf, saying that the suspension stems from a home violence arrest again in February.
“In early February 2023, Dwayne was concerned in an unlucky incident together with his youngster’s mom, which resulted in his arrest and the submitting of misdemeanor expenses. Dwayne rapidly took accountability for his position on this incident. Dwayne entered into an settlement whereby the misdemeanor expenses can be dismissed in 12 months when he completes home violence ethical recognition remedy. Dwayne has already enrolled in and has begun remedy. Dwayne has not been convicted of any crime. He entered into this settlement as a result of it’s in the perfect curiosity of his household. Dwayne deeply regrets any embarrassment this incident has brought about his household, the Seahawks, and the NFL.”
