James Saxon, assistant coach for Arizona Cardinals, facing two domestic battery charges stemming from alleged incident in May

GLENDALE, Ariz. — Arizona Cardinals running backs coach James Saxon was charged with two counts of domestic battery, including a Level 6 felony for allegedly assaulting a woman in front of a child younger than 16 years old, on May 25 in Indianapolis.

The charges stem from an alleged incident on May 7 that started with an argument at an Indianapolis-area Costco and continued at the home of the woman, according to the probable cause affidavit.

Saxon's case is in a holding pattern until Aug. 25, when an attorney conference is scheduled and a trial date could be set.

«We are aware of the incident and notified the NFL as required,» the Cardinals said in a statement. «The matter is currently under review pursuant to league policies. After consultation with the league office, James has been placed on paid administrative leave. We will have no further comment pending additional proceedings.»

The Level 6 felony charge (the least serious in Indiana) comes with a sentence range of six months to a 2.5 years in prison and a potential fine of up to $10,000. The other charge, a Class A misdemeanor, has a sentencing range of up to a year in prison and a potential fine of up to $5,000.

Saxon has continued to coach for the Cardinals, who opened training camp on July 26.

A warrant was issued for Saxon's arrest on May 25 but was recalled on June 8, according to court records. Saxon posted a $2,000 bond, according to court records. A week later, on June 15, a restraining order was issued during an initial hearing and Saxon was fitted with a GPS monitoring device, although it was removed on July 21 against the state's objections, according to court records.

Saxon is accused of assaulting the woman in front of two children, during an argument