Cardinals running backs coach James Saxon arrested on domestic battery charges | Placed on Admin Leave
James Saxon the Arizona Cardinals running backs coach was arrested this week on two counts of domestic battery.
According to reports, Saxon was charged May 25 in Indianapolis 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.
Cardinals released this statement:
“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 Cardinals are aware of the situation and allowed him to coach until recently when he was placed on Administrative Leave.
Court records say Saxon pushed the woman several times, and she fell into a garage door at one point. The woman also alleges that Saxon told her, “You got your gun? You might as well just shoot me now!”
Saxon has been coaching for 23 years after spending 8 years as a player.
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