Josh Sills just got a new lease on life.
On Friday, the Philadelphia Eagles offensive lineman was acquitted of rape and kidnapping charges in an Ohio courtroom.
Sills was cleared of all rape and kidnapping charges after he was originally accused of rape and holding a woman against her will in December 2019. He was unable to play in the Super Bowl this past February as the NFL placed him on the league’s Commissioner Exempt List, barring him from participating in any team travel or activities.
“I have done nothing wrong, and I am glad that was proven today,” Sills said after the ruling was given, via ESPN.
The Eagles released the following statement on this situation: “We are aware that the legal matter involving Josh Sills has been adjudicated and he was found no guilty. The organization has monitored the situation. The NFL has removed him from the commissioner’s exempt list and he will return to the team’s active roster.”
Sills is now off the commissioner’s exempt list and is allowed to participate in team activities. He played in one game for the team last season after being signed as an undrafted free agent in 2022.
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With the Eagles drafting Tyler Steen and resigning Dennis Kelly, Sills’ spot on the 53-man roster isn’t a lock, but at least he has the chance to continue his career because this situation could’ve ended very quickly.
Sills is expected to rejoin the Eagles in the coming weeks. If and when he’s activated from the commissioner’s exempt list, he’ll likely compete for a reserve guard role in the preseason.
