Last year during Philadelphia’s bye week, Eagles linebacker Nigel Bradham was arrested for bringing a loaded gun to the airport. Bradham was originally charged with a second degree misdemeanor, but now TMZ Sports is reporting the charges have been dropped.
We spoke with Bradham's attorney, Adam Swickle, who tells us, "The state had no case against him and they found that it wasn’t something he should be criminally sanctioned for."
Swickle pointed out Bradham had a valid concealed weapons permit and didn't intend to break the law. Simple accident.
The gun arrest certainly wasn’t a good look for Bradham, especially since he was already arrested for alleged assault a month earlier in July 2016. These incidents prompted Eagles defensive coordinator Jim Schwartz to essentially call Bradham a “dumbass.”
Legally speaking, however, Bradham is now relatively in the clear. In addition to the gun charges being dropped, the linebacker accepted a deferred prosecution program in relation to his alleged assault case. This means the case will be kept out of court and he won’t face any jail time if he meets the requirements of the program.
Bradham is still subject to punishment via the NFL’s personal conduct policy, but there’s been no indication he’s going to face discipline from the league.
Bradham is coming off arguably the best game of his career in which he had 10 tackles in Philadelphia’s win over the Panthers. The team needs him to stay out of trouble moving forward so his on-field status isn’t jeopardized.
Comments
Good now destroy skina
By zilents44 on 10.23.17 5:05pm
why?
what did skina ever do to you?
By zracer71 on 10.23.17 5:06pm
In the race to be the first comment
Spelling mistakes will happen
By SlimReaper6 on 10.23.17 5:09pm
I thought it was intentional, because they suck so much they don’t deserve correct spelling.
By Elliptical Man on 10.23.17 5:10pm
Lol I actually put skins but my auto-correct put skina. Why, idk
By zilents44 on 10.23.17 5:37pm
Because their name just changes man
Just like Squirt Croutons
By 2-wins-20-years on 10.23.17 5:45pm
Bradham celebrating like
Courtesy of Bye, Dawk :(.
By David_K on 10.23.17 5:10pm
Bradham got that Samuel L Jackson x Pulp Fiction trigger mentality
By rhudej22 on 10.23.17 5:12pm
Helps to Be Rich
"I didn’t mean to break the law."
"In that case, charges dismissed."
By Elliptical Man on 10.23.17 5:12pm
By immynimmy on 10.23.17 6:02pm
Hahahahaha
First thing I thought of.
By YankeesEaglesWhat on 10.23.17 8:00pm
it cuts both ways sometimes
By Scalper3 on 10.23.17 7:10pm
I just got really excited thinking about watching our lbs play tonite
When was the last time we could say that?
By VRFC8 on 10.23.17 5:18pm
No shit man
they are flying around, crushing and making plays. Love it!
By TricksterG on 10.23.17 5:20pm
Hicks is overdue for an impact play
Been solid, but quiet, so far this year.
By HTXEaglesFan on 10.23.17 5:21pm
Stewart Bradley and Chris Gocong
By DrLeoSpaceman on 10.23.17 6:56pm
You posting this just a few hours before the game gave me the shits
Thought he was gonna miss tonight’s matchup
By AscendedGodEssenceFoles on 10.23.17 5:21pm
Damn near soiled my good green underwear
By deezneedz on 10.23.17 5:23pm
Knock on wood
It does seem as if the culture of the Eagles is on an upward trajectory in every facet, including off-the-field behavior. Last year there was Agholor’s strip club incident; Bradham’s cabana boy fracas and gun-in-the-airport incident; and Huff’s speeding while having a loaded weapon and marijuana ‘on board.’ This year the off-the-field activities have all been laudable, at least the ones that have been publicized. Even though the team lost several high-character individuals in Barwin, Matthews, and Dorenbos, it seems as if there are a number of locker-room players who are leading by example in varying ways, all of which are positive. Bravo!
By CDfromND on 10.23.17 5:23pm
It really has been a quiet year off the field, hasn't it?
Unless I’m forgetting something, it is a weird change to not hear anything (not that I’m complaining). I’m still used to hearing things like T.O. vs McNabb, the controversial signing of Michael Vick, Lesean McCoy’s quarterly incidents, and Chip Kelly destroying the team.
By Don & Big A's Cheesesteaks on 10.23.17 6:10pm
I hope at least his concealed carry permit was revoked. There should be strick liability on things like this. Not saying he should go to jail, but there should be some repercussions.
By pretzalz on 10.23.17 5:25pm
Wow, looks like Bradham really dodged a bullet.
By Medium_Rare on 10.23.17 5:38pm
You sir win the day
By zilents44 on 10.23.17 5:39pm
Eagles win the night!
By 2-wins-20-years on 10.23.17 5:48pm
NEED to resign this guy.
By PhillyEagles2011 on 10.23.17 5:44pm