Tennessee Titans outside linebacker Rashad Weaver will go to trial for his simple assault charge stemming from an alleged incident that occurred in April of 2021.
Per court documents (via Titans beat writer Paul Kuharsky), Weaver’s trial will begin on August 16, which falls right in between the Titans’ first two preseason games.
The simple assault charge comes from Weaver allegedly grabbing a woman, Demetria Navjelis, by the throat and pushing her to the ground, resulting in her hitting her head outside of a bar in Pittsburgh on April 18, 2021.
The misdemeanor charge carries a maximum sentence of no more than two years, but Kuharsky notes Weaver would likely face probation if found guilty.
In May of last year, Weaver’s attorney called the allegations against his client “completely false and reckless.”
Weaver is entering his second season in the NFL. He played just two games last year before suffering a season-ending broken right fibula against the Indianapolis Colts in Week 3.