With only two practices left, the Buffalo Bills are forced to address an off the field issue concerning second year linebacker Nigel Bradham. Bradham was charged with marijuana possession on Saturday in Tonawanda, New York.
Following the teams pre-season game against the Minnesota Vikings, Bradham was pulled over on Saturday morning at 2:01 a.m. according to the Tonawanda News.
“I made a mistake,” Bradham said.
The police officer who pulled Bradham over for a window tint violation smelled marijuana in the vehicle of the former Seminole. After originally denying there were any drugs in the car, Bradham eventually admitted there were drugs inside as he opened the glove compartment and pulled out a plastic bag containing marijuana.
The police report stated that the amount of marijuana was not enough to arrest and put Bradham in jail, which is why he was only issued two tickets. One ticket was for a small possession of marijuana, and one was for a window tint violation.
“I just don’t want to be a distraction that’s the main thing, just try to stay focus as a team,” Bradham said.
The Bills released a statement concerning the off-field issue.
“We are still in the process of gathering the facts surrounding this report and will reserve comment until we have completed that process,” the statement said.
Bradham was having a good training camp and has started in both pre-season game prior to this issue arising. With only two pre-season game left, it will be interesting to see what the team and league officials will do with Bradham, as most expect some form of conduct will take place.
