Drew Ogletree: Indianapolis Colts tight end arrested for domestic battery after ‘body-slamming’ woman to the ground

HENDRICKS COUNTY, INDIANAPOLIS:  Indianapolis Colts tight end Drew Ogletree, 25, is facing two felony charges of domestic battery and domestic violence after allegedly assaulting a woman who found out he was cheating on her.

The incident happened on December 26 in front of a child, less than 16 years old, and left the victim with moderate injuries.

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According to Avon police, officers responded to a report of a fight between two adults on December 26.

The victim told police that Ogletree “body slammed” her to the ground after she looked at his phone and saw he was cheating on her, according to the affidavit, reports IndyStar.

Ogletree admitted he pushed the victim to the ground, but claimed she tried to “smack” him first. The victim was taken to a hospital for treatment and had swollen back injuries, the report mentioned.

A warrant for Ogletree’s arrest was issued on Thursday, and he surrendered to authorities on Friday, December 29. He was booked at 3.42 pm, hours after the Colts finished practice for Sunday’s game against the Raiders.

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The Colts issued a statement saying they were aware of the “disturbing allegations” and had notified the NFL. They said they were gathering more information and had no further comment.

"We are aware of the disturbing allegations involving Drew Ogletree. The team takes these matters seriously. "We have notified the NFL and are in the process of gathering more information. We will have no further comment at this time," the Colts stated.

Drew Ogletree faces likely suspension under NFL personal conduct policy and may miss Sunday's game

Ogletree is in his second season with the Colts. He was drafted in the sixth round in 2022 and made his NFL debut in September. He has played in 12 games this season, catching nine passes for 147 yards and two touchdowns.

Ogletree will likely miss Sunday’s game against the Raiders and any other games until his legal case is resolved.

He also faces a possible suspension under the NFL personal conduct policy, according to the rules the NFL prohibits any form of domestic violence. The policy states that violations will result in discipline “even when the conduct does not result in a criminal conviction.”

Ogletree could be placed on the Commissioner Exempt List because his charges are both a crime of violence and a felony, the two formal charges specifically outlined by the personal conduct policy as reported by the publication.

If Ogletree is placed on the Commissioner Exempt List, he would not be able to practice or attend games, although he would still be paid while the NFL investigates the matter.