NFL to reopen Josh Brown domestic violence case

EAST RUTHERFORD, NJ - AUGUST 12: Kicker Josh Brown #3 of the New York Giants kicks a field goal as Brad Wing #9 holds against the Miami Dolphins during the first half of an NFL preseason game at MetLife Stadium on August 12, 2016 in East Rutherford, New Jersey. The Dolphins defeated the Giants 27-10. (Photo by Rich Schultz/Getty Images) /

The National Football League has decided to reopen its investigation of New York Giants player Josh Brown in light of new evidence that has been uncovered.

UPDATE 10/20, 5:51 p.m. ET: Word has come in that Josh Brown will not be traveling with the Giants to London, which could be the beginning of the end of his tenure with the team. Our original post follows.

Josh Brown, the kicker for the New York Giants, has been under investigation this year by the NFL for claims of domestic violence. On Wednesday, documents were released by police that shed new light on the situation.

Brown admitted to domestic violence against his wife in both emails and letters. It was a 911 call from his wife that led authorities to the written documents as proof of his admission. He was originally charged with fourth degree domestic violence, but the charges were dropped.

The NFL issued a statement on Thursday, noting they exhausted numerous efforts to obtain information but that the league would officially reopen his case.

His wife informed police last year that her then husband had abused her over 20 times in the last few years. They have since divorced. The Giants have also spoken out, saying they were unaware of Brown’s journal entries, emails and letters admitting his domestic violence.

The team heavily defended him during the original investigation, as he was not served with the six-game suspension usually handed down for a first offense. In fact, he was later given a two-year, $4 million contract extension. Giants president and CEO John Mara defended the team’s decision, noting that the team was aware of the allegations with his arrest and was comfortable with the decision to re-sign him based on the facts and circumstances presented.

The Giants are preparing to head overseas to London, where they will play the Los Angeles Rams on Sunday. It’s one of multiple games throughout the year on the NFL schedule that is played in London. For Brown, it’s unclear what his status for Sunday will be. The team could deactivate or release him at any given time, regardless of the NFL investigation.

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