TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (WTXL) - Philadelphia Eagles linebacker Nigel Bradham, who played at FSU and is a Wakulla grad, has been suspended for the first game of the season, according to ESPN.
Bradham apologized for the suspension, which stems from a 2016 incident in Miami.
I would like to apologize to my fans, coaches, teammates and the entire eagles organization for the 1 game suspension.This stems from a July 2016 incident and the matter is now resolved.I look forward to giving it my all this season and helping the team win another Championship
— Nigel Bradham (@NigelBradham_13) June 29, 2018
Bradham was charged with aggravated assault after he turned himself in to police in Miami back in July 2016 following an incident at a hotel.
He accepted a deferred prosecution program last July, and the case was closed in July.
The Eagles re-signed Bradham to a five-year contract in March. The deal is worth $40 million, according to ESPN.
Bradham had 88 tackles with a sack and eight passes defended for the Philadelphia Eagles last season.
