Seahawks’ Coleman could face charges in hit-run accident
Authorities said Friday that they’ll wait until an investigation is complete before deciding whether to file criminal charges against Seahawks fullback Derrick Coleman, who was arrested following a crash in Bellevue, Wash., that injured a man.
Coleman is being investigated for vehicular assault and felony hit-and-run.
Dan Donohoe, a spokesman for the King County prosecutor, said in a statement that Coleman was being released from jail and that he wouldn’t appear in court. The investigation into Wednesday’s incident, including full toxicology test results, was expected to take at least a month.
Coleman was booked into King County Jail early Thursday and initially denied bail. Police officers in Bellevue said they arrested him because he left the scene of the two-car accident Wednesday evening.
Coleman is legally deaf and his football success has made him an inspirational figure. He has been featured in TV commercials and wrote a book that was released this year.
Trouble for Manziel: Browns quarterback Johnny Manziel was involved in a domestic dispute with his girlfriend this week that police in Ohio say involved alcohol.
Manziel was pulled over by Avon, Ohio, police after a witness said a person was trying to jump from the quarterback’s speeding vehicle. Manziel admitted drinking before the incident, but police didn’t charge him.
Manziel spent 70 days in a Pennsylvania rehab facility during the offseason for treatment of an unspecified condition. The Browns said they are aware of the latest incident. Oakland signing: The Raiders have signed return specialist Walter Powell off the Bills’ practice squad.
Powell played four games for the Jets last year. He returned eight kicks for 233 yards and 12 punts for 48 yards. He was cut before the season and joined Buffalo’s practice squad. Clowney ailing: Texans outside linebacker Jadeveon Clowney is out for Sunday’s game against the Jaguars with an ankle injury.
Clowney injured his right ankle before halftime in Houston’s loss to the Colts on Oct. 8, but returned after missing only a couple of plays. The Texans ruled him out on Friday after he missed practice all week. Briefly: Colts quarterback Andrew Luck was listed as questionable for Indianapolis’ showdown with the Patriots on Sunday night. ... Washington Pro Bowl left tackle Trent Williams will miss Sunday’s road game against the Jets with a concussion, part of a long list of injuries for the team. Coach Jay Gruden said his offensive line also will be without center Kory Lichtensteiger (shoulder and finger injuries). ... Fourtime Pro Bowl guard Marshal Yanda, 31, signed a four-year extension with the Ravens. ... Bears tight end Martellus Bennett is questionable for Sunday’s game at Detroit because of a quadriceps injury.