NFL Player Isaiah Bond Signs with Cleveland Browns After No-Billing in Sexual Assault Case

Canton, Ohio, residents may be familiar with the name Isaiah Bond, a young wide receiver who has just secured a spot with the Cleveland Browns. This development comes after a tumultuous period for Bond, who was arrested in April and subsequently charged with sexual assault. However, the Collin County district attorney's office announced that a grand jury returned a "no bill" account on the charge, freeing Bond to pursue his NFL career.

Key Takeaways:

  • Isaiah Bond, a former Texas receiver, will sign with the Cleveland Browns after being no-billed in a sexual assault case in April.
  • The Collin County district attorney's office announced that a grand jury returned a "no bill" account, effectively closing the case against Bond.
  • Bond, who went undrafted in April, has maintained his innocence since the allegations surfaced and has filed a federal complaint alleging false allegations and coercion.
  • NFL.com's Lance Zierlein compared Bond to Dolphins star receiver Jaylen Waddle prior to the draft, citing his premier speed and untapped potential.
  • The Browns have not yet officially announced that they have signed Bond.
  • Bond will not discuss the details of the case, citing advice from his attorney to maintain his innocence.

Statistics:

  • 1: The number of "no bill" accounts returned by the Collin County district attorney's office in Bond's case.
  • April: The month in which Bond was arrested and charged with sexual assault.
  • 6: The age at which Bond says he first developed a passion for football.
  • 1: The number of times Bond has maintained his innocence since the allegations surfaced.
  • 1: The number of federal complaints Bond has filed alleging false allegations and coercion.

Sources:

  • NFL.com News: "UDFA WR Isaiah Bond says he's signing with Browns after sexual assault case is no-billed"