GLENDALE, AZ – SEPTEMBER 09: General view as Washington Redskins quarterback Alex Smith #11 prepares to break the football against the Arizona Cardinals during the NFL game at State Farm Stadium on September 9, 2018 in Glendale, Arizona. The Redskins beat the Cardinals 24-6. (Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images)
The Arizona Cardinals place an assistant coach on administrative leave.
The NFC West franchise is placing running backs coach James Saxon on administrative leave. Saxon, 56, was charged with domestic battery.
“The Cardinals have placed RB coach James Saxon on administrative leave, the team said in a statement. The team also said they are reviewing the situation ‘in accordance with league policies,'” Josh said. Weinfuss.
This stems from an incident that occurred at an Indianapolis-area Costco and continued at a woman’s home on May 7, according to a report. Saxon was charged with two counts of domestic battery.
Saxon allegedly assaulted a woman in front of a child under 16.
“We are aware of the incident and have notified the NFL as required,” the Cardinals said in a statement. “The matter is currently under review in accordance with league policies. After consultation with the league office, James has been placed on paid administrative leave. We will have no further comment pending further proceedings.”
Saxon coaches are unlikely to return to the NFL.
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