Linebacker Barkevious Mingo signed a one-year, $1.25MM contract with the Falcons in March, but Atlanta released him a few months later, after he was charged with “indecency with a child–sexual contact.” As Ian Rapoport of NFL.com reported last month, the Texas grand jury that was convened in the matter determined there was no probable cause to move forward, so Mingo will not be prosecuted (Twitter link).
Mingo, 31, has never lived up to his status as the No. 6 overall pick of the 2013 draft. His rookie season tally of five sacks still represents a career-high, as he managed only 7.5 sacks in total across the next seven years. Still, he has carved out a lengthy career as a rotational defender and special teams contributor, and in his 2020 season with Chicago — in which he appeared in 36% of the Bears’ defensive snaps and 82% of their special teams snaps — Pro Football Focus’ metrics considered him a league-average performer.
He has also proven himself to be durable, as he has never appeared in less than 15 games in a single season. Now that his legal situation has been resolved, he will presumably have a chance to continue his playing career in 2022, though any contract he gets will likely be for the veteran minimum or slightly higher.
Mingo’s attorney, Chris Lewis, issued a statement (Twitter link), which reads in part as follows:
“Today’s decision is the first step in restoring Keke’s good name and successfully brings to a close what has been a painful and uncertain chapter in his life. We appreciate the hard work and thoughtful consideration that the District Attorney’s Office and the Grand Jury dedicated to this matter.”
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yeah odd decision
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To put this in context. The grand jury didn’t find enough to get a conviction. This in no way says that the incident didn’t take place. So clearing his “good name” left town along with his morals. On the bright side…..Roger and the protection of the NFL shield will bring him back! Even the grand jury will agree to that!
Even when allegations are 100% unsubstantiated the damage is done and a person’s reputation and career are shot to hell. There needs to be some protection against people who wake up every morning trying to set a new standard in vindictiveness.
If that were your child making the accusations would you be in favor of punishing the possible victim?
I think it’s better to not draw any conclusions as a third party hearing all of this second hand or third hand. That includes innocent or guilty definitions totally.
man it would be nice if people on Twitter pulled out the “innocent until proven guilty” card more often. funny how in a case like this it’s pulled (i.e. about as bad a crime as they come) but in other cases a guy isnt found guilty and people still wanna string him up. Twitter sucks.
I think string em all up and let God decide. If they are Catholic they don’t get lasts rights so they won’t go to heaven. Make Gods job easier.
I read that he was “Grooming” a young boy. Don’t think anyone wants Mingo in their locker room now.