Philadelphia Eagles linebacker Nigel Bradham turned himself in to Miami Beach Police on Monday after being charged with assaulting a Hilton Bentley hotel worker on July 21, according to NBC Miami on Tuesday.
The Eagles released the following statement on Tuesday, per Dave Zangaro of CSN Philly: "We are aware of the recent incident involving [Bradham]. We have been in contact with Nigel and the proper authorities. Due to the ongoing legal process, we will have no further comment at this time."
"I am confident my name will be cleared," Bradham said, per Dave Zangaro of CSN Philly.
Bradham refused to go into detail about the incident, per Jeff McLane of the Philadelphia Inquirer.
Per NBC Miami, according to statements made to authorities, "a group of six people started arguing with the employee over the length of time it took to bring them an umbrella they had paid for." The altercation became physical, and a glass bottle was reportedly broken on the back of the employee's head.
The six people then left the scene, though a phone left behind and a receipt that showed Bradham paid for the umbrella with his credit card were submitted as evidence.
Les Bowen of the Philadelphia Daily News, Fox 29's Howard Eskin and McLane reported more details on Tuesday and Wednesday:
Les Bowen @LesBowenI now have the police report of the incident, which says Bradham struck the victim in the nose. Victim picked Bradham out of police lineup
Les Bowen @LesBowenThere is some sort of court date set for Aug. 2. NBC Miami report would lead one to believe Bradham is currently behind bars -- he isn't.
Les Bowen @LesBowenSource close to Bradham says counter-charges against attendant are in the works.
Howard Eskin @howardeskinWord I get on #eagles Nigel Bradham alleged assault on hotel worker in Miami. Worker struck Bradham girl and he defended her. @FOX29philly
Howard Eskin @howardeskinMore on #eagles Nigel Bradham. Mom of Bradham's girlfriend is a detective and confirms his story on alleged assault. @FOX29philly
Jeff McLane @Jeff_McLaneNigel Bradham hit beach attendant three times after attendant swung at him, missed and hit girlfriend, per sources. ...
Jeff McLane @Jeff_McLaneAltercation started because of dispute over umbrella. After Nigel Bradham hit the worker, he fled the scene.
Eagles head coach Doug Pederson spoke to the media about Bradham on Wednesday morning:
Les Bowen @LesBowenPederson: don’t see Bradham being released
Reuben Frank @RoobNBCSDoug said Bradham "understands the magnitude" of the charges and is "humbled."
Jeff Darlington @JeffDarlingtonEagles LB Nigel Bradham (involved in Miami Beach incident) will indeed report to camp today and practice tomorrow, coach Doug Pederson says.
Jeff McLane @Jeff_McLaneDoug Pederson said he had "a great conversation" with Nigel Bradham yesterday. Can't talk about ongoing investigation.
