Seahawks’ D’Wayne Eskridge, Chiefs’ Charles Omenihu suspended six games for violating NFL's conduct policy

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Seattle Seahawks wide receiver D’Wayne "Dee" Eskridge and Kansas City Chiefs defensive end Charles Omenihu were suspended six games by the NFL Friday for violating the league’s personal conduct policy. 

Eskridge, 26, released a statement via his agency in response to the suspension, explaining that a February incident with the mother of his child resulted in his arrest on misdemeanor charges. 

D'Wayne Eskridge of the Seattle Seahawks carries the ball against the Detroit Lions during the fourth quarter at Lumen Field Jan. 2, 2022, in Seattle.  (Abbie Parr/Getty Images)

"Dwayne quickly took responsibility for his role in this incident. Dwayne entered into an agreement whereby the misdemeanor charges will be dismissed in 12 months when he completes domestic violence moral recognition therapy," the statement says.

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The statement also clarified that Eskridge was not convicted of any crime. 

"Dwayne has already enrolled in and has begun therapy," the statement added. "Dwayne has not been convicted of any crime. He entered into this agreement because it is in the best interest of his family. Dwayne deeply regrets any embarrassment this incident has caused his family, the Seahawks and the NFL."

Charles Omenihu, 25, was also suspended Friday for violating the NFL’s personal conduct policy following an alleged domestic violence incident in January.

Defensive end Charles Omenihu of the Kansas City Chiefs speaks to the media during Kansas City Chiefs training camp July 25, 2023, in St Joseph, Mo.  (Jamie Squire/Getty Images)

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