Eagles' Josh Sills taken off NFL commissioner's exempt list after being found not guilty of rape, kidnapping

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Philadelphia Eagles offensive lineman Josh Sills, who was placed on the NFL commissioner’s exempt list Feb. 1, was found not guilty of rape and kidnapping Friday. 

The NFL notified the Eagles Sills will be taken off the commissioner’s exempt list and can report to training camp. 

The Eagles released a statement confirming that. 

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Philadelphia Eagles guard Josh Sills (61) during training camp July 29, 2022, at the NovaCare Complex in Philadelphia. (Andy Lewis/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)

"We are aware that the legal matter involving Josh Sills has been adjudicated and he was found not 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’ attorney, Michael Connick, said his client is expected to rejoin the Eagles in the coming days. 

"He’ll be able to build his football career and grow as a person and be successful in all of the things that he chooses to do. It’s unfortunate he was accused of this. It cost him a Super Bowl appearance," Connick said, via The Philadelphia Inquirer. "He will move on and live his life in a very honorable fashion."

POLICE REPORT REVEALS DISTURBING ALLEGATIONS AGAINST EAGLES' JOSH SILLS AMID RAPE, KIDNAPPING INDICTMENT

Disturbing allegations were made against Sills after a Dec. 5, 2019, incident with a female in Guernsey County, Ohio. A report was released prior to the Eagles playing in the 2023 Super Bowl in Arizona. 

Sills, 25, was indicted on one count of rape and one count of kidnapping in the first degree. Connick said at the