Report: NFL released new rules following the Kansas City Chiefs player suspension….

Report: NFL released new rules following the Kansas City Chiefs player suspension….

Report: Chiefs’ Charles Omenihu Suspended Six Games Due to Infractions of Personal Conduct.

Mike Garafolo of NFL Network reported on Friday that Charles Omenihu, a defensive end for the Kansas City Chiefs, has been suspended for six games for breaching the league’s rules on personal behavior.

Omenihu is still able to take part in preseason workouts and games, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports. The suspension’s cause was not immediately apparent.

Omenihu was detained earlier this year in San Jose on allegations of domestic abuse. The NFL declared at the time that it will investigate the situation “under the league’s personal conduct policy.”

After a stellar season with the San Francisco 49ers, where the defensive end recorded 20 total tackles, one forced fumble, one pass deflection, and 4.5 sacks in 17 games, Omenihu was signed by the Chiefs in March as a free agency.

Omenihu was set to play a large role on the outside of the Kansas City defensive line. In his absence, George Karlaftis could take on more snaps in his second NFL season.

Omenihu is in the first season of a two-year, $16 million deal with the Chiefs.

Suspended players do not count against the cap or occupy a roster spot, but because Omenihu’s contract is backloaded—he will account for $11.15 million against the cap in 2024—the Chiefs will only earn $4.49 million of cap relief during his six-game absence this season.

He will be permitted to return to Kansas City’s active roster on Friday, October 13, after the Chiefs face the Denver Broncos in Week 6, and will be eligible to play on October 22 at home against the Los Angeles Chargers.

Omenihu was booked into jail for misdemeanor domestic violence in January after a woman describing herself as his girlfriend said he pushed her to the ground during an argument, according to a police report obtained by the Associated Press.

He was released after posting bail. The AP reported the case was “submitted to the district attorney for possible charges.”

At the time, 49ers coach Kyle Shanahan said the “legal process will take care of itself” while allowing Omenihu to continue playing. It seems likely the Chiefs understood that the possibility of ongoing legal and NFL investigation into the incident could impact Omenihu’s availability in 2023 at the time of his March signing.

Omenihu’s absence, plus defensive tackle Chris Jones’ continued holdout from the team over a contract dispute, are two major obstacles to Kansas City’s hopes of defending their Super Bowl LVII title.