Baltimore Ravens Rookie Wide Receiver Zay Flowers Under Investigation for Alleged Domestic Assault

Baltimore County Police and Acton Police in Massachusetts are currently investigating an alleged domestic assault involving Zay Flowers, the rookie wide receiver for the Baltimore Ravens, according to sources. The incident was reported to have taken place in Owings Mills, Baltimore County, in January. However, Flowers has not been charged with a crime at this time.

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The Ravens organization released a statement affirming their concern over the matter, emphasizing that they are taking it seriously and will not comment further until more information becomes available. Flowers’ agent, Zac Hiller, has not responded to requests for comment.

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Zay Flowers, a standout player from Boston College, had an exceptional rookie season with the Ravens. He set franchise records for catches (77) and receiving yards (858), earning him a spot in the AFC Championship game against the Kansas City Chiefs. Despite performing well in the playoffs, Flowers’ goal-line fumble during the championship game contributed to the Ravens’ 17-10 loss to the Chiefs.

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The issue of domestic violence has been a significant concern for the NFL since the high-profile case involving former Ravens running back Ray Rice in 2014. The franchise’s owner, Steve Bisciotti, has maintained a zero-tolerance policy regarding players involved in domestic violence incidents.

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General Manager Eric DeCosta expressed confidence in Flowers’ character during the draft process, stating that extensive research had been conducted on the player. Flowers’ selection as the Ravens’ first-round pick in 2023 was based not only on his on-field skills but also on his impressive demeanor off the field.