Giants kicker Josh Brown suspended for Week 1
Giants kicker Josh Brown has been suspended for Week 1 of the regular season for violating the league’s personal conduct policy, the team announced Wednesday.
Brown re-signed with the Giants on a two-year contract earlier this off-season. He made 30 of 32 field goals in 2015, the highest conversion rate in franchise history on at least 11 attempts.
“While I do not agree with the suspension, I will accept it,” Brown said in a statement. “I have exhausted the appeals process and have no other options along those lines.”
NJ Advance Media obtained documents on Wednesday showing that Brown was arrested in May 2015 on a domestic violence charge, but it is unclear if the arrest is the reason for his suspension.
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Brown will miss the Giants’ opening game against the Dallas Cowboys. He will still be allowed to participate in practice and games through the preseason.
Brown is second all-time in field goal percentage in Giants history.
