NFL Clears Ravens WR Zay Flowers After Domestic Incident Investigation

The NFL has concluded its investigation into Baltimore Ravens wide receiver Zay Flowers and found insufficient evidence that he violated the league's personal conduct policy. The investigation was related to an alleged domestic incident that occurred in Owings Mill, Maryland, on January 16th. Baltimore County police had previously suspended their investigation with no criminal charges filed.

The NFL stated that "there was insufficient evidence to support a finding that Zay Flowers engaged in any activity that violated the NFL's personal conduct policy" and that "there will be no action taken by the league and Flowers remains eligible to participate in all team activities." Flowers himself reportedly refused to speak with investigators through his legal representative.

The alleged incident was initially reported to the Acton Police Department in Massachusetts, with the alleged victim reporting a "violent domestic incident" while in Acton. However, the alleged victim later declined to provide further details. The Baltimore County Police had opened their own investigation but suspended it in February with no charges filed against the 23-year-old Flowers.

Why this matters: The NFL's personal conduct policy holds players to a high standard of behavior both on and off the field. The league's decision to clear Flowers allows him to move forward with his promising NFL career without the cloud of potential discipline hanging over him.

Flowers, whom the Ravens selected in the first round of the 2023 NFL Draft out of Boston College, had a standout rookie season. He set franchise records with 77 receptions and 858 receiving yards to go along with 5 touchdowns. The news is a positive development for the Ravens as they look to build on last year's success with their young wide receiver cleared to participate fully in the upcoming season.

Key Takeaways

• NFL finds insufficient evidence to punish Ravens' Zay Flowers for alleged domestic incident.
• Baltimore County police suspended investigation with no criminal charges filed against Flowers.
• Flowers reportedly refused to speak with NFL investigators through his legal representative.
• NFL's decision allows Flowers to continue his promising NFL career without disciplinary action.
• Flowers had a standout rookie season, setting franchise records for the Ravens in 2023.