No Suspension for Tyreek Hill

The National Football League has released a statement on embattled Chiefs wide receiver Tyreek Hill.

 “Over the past four months, we have conducted a comprehensive investigation of allegations regarding Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver Tyreek Hill. Throughout this investigation, the NFL’s primary concern has been the well-being of the child. Our understanding is that the child is safe and that the child’s ongoing care is being directed and monitored by the Johnson County District Court and the Johnson County Department for Children and Families.”

 “In conducting our investigation, we have taken great care to ensure that we do not interfere with the county’s proceedings or compromise the privacy or welfare of the child in any way. The information developed in the court proceeding is confidential and has not been shared with us, and the court has sealed all law enforcement records. Local law enforcement authorities have publicly advised that the available evidence does not permit them to determine who caused the child’s injuries.”

 “Similarly, based on the evidence presently available, the NFL cannot conclude that Mr. Hill violated the Personal Conduct Policy. Accordingly, he may attend Kansas City’s training camp and participate in all club activities. He has been and will continue to be subject to conditions set forth by the District Court, Commissioner Goodell, and the Chiefs, which include clinical evaluation and therapeutic intervention.”

“If further information becomes available through law enforcement, the pending court proceeding, or other sources, we will promptly consider it and take all appropriate steps at that time.”

 The NFL’s decision is a massive one in favor of the Chiefs. Speculation had been that there would be a suspension ranging from as many as 8 games, to as few as 2 games; it was all but a foregone conclusion that the All-Pro receiver would miss at least some of the 2019 NFL season due to suspension. The NFL releasing this statement exactly 1 week prior to the start of Chiefs training camp will allow the Chiefs, who had previously suspended Tyreek Hill internally from all team activities this offseason, to start camp without the cloud of speculation hanging over their collective heads. Kansas City is on track to report to St. Joseph, MO for training camp at Missouri Western State University with a full compliment of players, beginning July 26th.

UPDATE: The Kansas City Chiefs Statement regarding Tyreek Hill

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