Just as we thought we would head into Training Camp with no drama, a startling story has emerged. According to NBC Miami, Eagles linebacker Nigel Bradham turned himself into Miami Beach Police yesterday after being charged with assault of a staff member at a Hilton Hotel last week.
The report states that statements say a group of six found themselves in an argument with the assault victim over the length of time it took for their recently purchased umbrella to arrive. What was a verbal altercation soon turned physical..resulting in the staff member sustaining numerous wounds.
You can read the full report on the NBC Miami website here.
Les Bowen has reached out to the Eagles for a statement on the situation..the reply to which can be found here:
Eagles statement: pic.twitter.com/iT2UmtkqlG
— Les Bowen (@LesBowen) July 26, 2016
Bradham was set to be a key player for the Eagles this season, having been signed due to his experience in Schwartz’s system at Buffalo. Bradham enjoyed a career season under Schwartz in 2014 and was primed for similar success this year.
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