Eagles’ Josh Sills returns to active roster after Ohio rape and kidnapping acquittal

PHILADELPHIA (CBS) — Eagles offensive lineman Josh Sills was acquitted of rape and kidnapping charges Friday in a courtroom in Guernsey County, Ohio.

Sills was accused of assaulting a woman in 2019 and holding her against her will.

A graduate of Oklahoma State, Sills was signed as an undrafted free agent in 2022.

According to the Eagles’ website, Sills has entered one game, a 20-17 victory over the Arizona Cardinalsin the 2022 season. The charges came just days before the Eagles were scheduled to compete in Super Bowl LVII against the Kansas City Chiefs.

In a statement, the Eagles said Sills will now return to the active roster once the case is resolved.

“We are aware that the legal case involving Josh Sills has been adjudicated and he has been found not guilty,” the team said.

Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost also released a statement:

“I still believe the victim,” Yost said. “But in America criminal convictions require evidence beyond a reasonable doubt. The jury didn’t see it and I thank them for doing their duty under the law.”