Dee Eskridge returns to Seahawks, apologizes for events that led to his suspension
RENTON — Seahawks receiver Dee Eskridge offered a public apology Friday for the events that led to his six-game suspension.
He’s expected to return to the team’s 53-man roster Saturday.
Eskridge may get his football career going again Sunday with the Seahawks potentially declaring him active against the Cleveland Browns at Lumen Field.
“I’m just grateful to be able to step back on the field,’’ Eskridge said following Friday’s practice.
Eskridge, the Seahawks’ first pick in the 2021 draft, taken 56th overall, was suspended in August for violating the NFL’s personal conduct policy. That ruling came after it was revealed he had received a suspended sentence in May for fourth-degree misdemeanor assault in relation to a domestic-violence incident in February.
Shortly after the suspension was announced, Eskridge’s agency, the Wasserman Media Group, released a statement stating Eskridge “was involved in an unfortunate incident with his child’s mother, which resulted in his arrest and the filing of misdemeanor charges. Dwayne quickly took responsibility for his role in this incident. Dwayne entered into an agreement whereby the misdemeanor charges will be dismissed in 12 months when he completes domestic violence moral recognition therapy. Dwayne has already enrolled in and has begun therapy. Dwayne has not been convicted of any crime. He entered into this agreement because it is in the best interest of his family.’’
The suspension ended this week and Eskridge returned to practice.
In is his first public comments since the statement, Eskridge offered an apology as he stood in front of his locker talking to a handful of reporters.
“First off I would just like to apologize to the organization, apologize to my family, to everybody that was affected by it,’’ he said. “I take full responsibility in this situation and I’ve grown from it and I’m just ready to get it behind me and be the person I’m meant to be and not all of this stuff.’’
Eskridge, 26, said he remains in therapy and that “it’s helping me grow as a man. I’m a young man. Everybody makes mistakes.’’