San Francisco 49ers owner Jed York was suspended and fined by the NFL following his August arrest, according to multiple reports. York accepted the terms of the NFL's ruling in a statement released by ESPN's Adam Schefter:
Today, the NFL concluded its review, and I accept its decision in full. To my family, to the players, coaches, and employees of the San Francisco 49ers, to our fans and partners, I am deeply sorry. This was an inexcusable mistake and I take full responsibility. What I did does not reflect my values or the man I strive to be for my family. While I fell short of the model I want to set for my sons, I now hope to show them the importance of owning up to one’s failures, and that even our worst moments teach us to be better. Leading
the 49ers is a privilege, and one I don’t take lightly. Your trust will have to be earned back over time, and I look forward to that work ahead.
York will be able to return to the team on Tuesday, Oct. 2, following the 49ers' sixth regular-season game. He's been away from the team since his arrest and missed the team's first three games of the year, which will reportedly count toward that six-game suspension, according to NFL insider Tom Pelissero. The NFL fined York $500,000. He is reportedly worth $500 million.
According to police reports, York was arrested in East Palestine, Ohio, and originally arrested on suspicion of engaging in prostitution. The charges were amended and York pleaded no contest to misdemeanor charges of disorderly conduct and possessing criminal tools.
This closes the book (in the NFL, at least) on one of the biggest off-field news moments from the 49ers' offseason.
This article originally appeared on Niners Wire: 49ers owner releases statement on NFL punishment for arrest
