Memphis defensive lineman Ernest Suttles was arrested on rape charges early Saturday morning and subsequently kicked off the team.
The Memphis Police Department announced it had responded to a call of an assault after 3 a.m. Saturday.
At 3:15am MPD responded to an assault at 5959 Park. The incident occured in the 3800 block of Douglass. 1 male susect is in custody.
— Memphis Police Dept (@MEM_PoliceDept) October 14, 2017
Saturday afternoon, it said Suttles had been charged with rape in connection to the assault report.
Ernest Suttles was charged with Rape. https://t.co/3cQymoGVXq
— Memphis Police Dept (@MEM_PoliceDept) October 14, 2017
Memphis played Navy on Saturday afternoon. According to the Memphis Commercial Appeal the team initially said Suttles was suspended for a violation of team rules before later saying before kickoff that he was dismissed entirely.
Suttles has logged significant playing time at defensive end for the Tigers. Entering Saturday’s game — which was at home — he had eight tackles, four tackles for loss and two sacks.
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