San Francisco 49ers head coach Kyle Shanahan said team defensive end Charles Omenihu is expected to play in the NFC Championship Game in Philadelphia on Sunday, according to team beat writer Eric Branch.
Omenihu was arrested on suspicion of misdemeanor domestic violence at his home in San Jose on Monday. Kyle Shanahan said the team will let the legal process play out, adding that he expects the 25-year-old to suit up.
“The matter will be reviewed under the league's personal conduct policy,” the NFL said in a statement. “There is no change to his status.”
Omenihu was booked at the Santa Clara County jail and released after posting bail on Monday. The team released a brief statement regarding the matter on Tuesday morning: “We are aware of the matter involving Charles Omenihu and are in the process of gathering further information.”
Per The Mercury News: “Officers were called to Omenihu’s home in the 300 block of Santana Row at 4:39 p.m. for a report of domestic violence. A woman told arriving officers that Omenihu is her boyfriend and that he ‘pushed her to the ground during an argument.’ A police news release stated that the woman complained of arm pain but that officers did not observe any visible physical injuries, and that she declined medical attention.”
Not much more information has been provided on the situation since Monday. Assuming the legal process plays out in time and in favor of the 49ers, Omenihu will fly with the team to Philadelphia to play the Eagles in the NFC Championship game on Sunday afternoon.
Omenihu is a former fifth-round pick of the Houston Texans in 2019, and has been in important reserve for the team this season. He will be a free agent following the postseason for the first time in his career.
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