McCoy’s ex-girlfriend alleges physical abuse
ATLANTA >> LeSean McCoy’s exgirlfriend says in a new court filing that the Buffalo Bills running back physically abused her and orchestrated a home invasion that left her beaten and bloodied.
Delicia Cordon Tuesday filed an amended lawsuit against McCoy alleging physical abuse during their nearly two-year relationship. She also accuses him of arranging a July 10 attack at a home McCoy owns in Milton, just outside Atlanta, where Cordon lived. The armed intruder demanded specific pieces of jewelry McCoy had given Cordon and repeatedly asked her to return, the lawsuit said.
The amended lawsuit seeks more than $50 million in damages.
Cordon and McCoy began dating in June 2016, but problems began following the 2016 NFL season when he became physically abusive, the amended lawsuit says.
“He would often grab (Cordon) in a manner that was painful and would leave (her) skin reddened,” it says. “McCoy did not care who was around when he would become enraged. McCoy once physically kicked (Cordon) out of the bed.”
McCoy has repeatedly proclaimed his innocence and did so again when speaking to reporters after practice Wednesday.
“I can’t control that,” he said when asked about Cordon’s new allegations. “The only thing I can do is focus on my team, try and get better, and let things off the field take care of themselves.”
He said he’s been “proclaiming innocence since Day 1.”
To make up for his bad behavior, the amended lawsuit says, McCoy would apologize and buy Cordon gifts. But when they argued, he would demand that she return jewelry he’d given her.
Jets’ Anderson won’t be suspended
FLORHAM PARK, N.J. >> New York Jets wide receiver Robby Anderson will not be suspended by the NFL for two arrests in an eightmonth span. The league said it completed its investigation into the incidents and the matter has been addressed, and no suspension is being issued.
“I’m thankful and I’m glad that the world knows, and people know, like my fans, they don’t have to worry,” Anderson said. “But I already knew. All along, I wasn’t expecting that to happen. But, I’m just thankful that God blessed me to get through this situation and I’m still able to miss no time with my teammates.”
Anderson pleaded no contest in May to misdemeanor reckless driving in Sunrise, Florida, as part of a deal with prosecutors. Also previously dropped was a charge of resisting arrest at a music festival in Miami Beach in May 2017.
Raiders place Penn on IR
ALAMEDA >> The Oakland Raiders placed right tackle Donald Penn on injured reserve with a groin injury.
A three-time Pro Bowl offensive lineman, Penn was injured in the third quarter of Sunday’s 45-42 overtime win against Cleveland.
Raiders coach Jon Gruden said the team is hopeful of getting Penn back later this season.