Federal investigators executed a search warrant at the Washington Football Team’s training facility and the home of Head Athletic Trainer Ryan Vermillion on Friday, law enforcement sources tell News4. Vermillion is on leave because of an investigation, the team said.
“Ryan Vermillion has been placed on administrative leave due to an ongoing criminal investigation that is unrelated to the team,” the team said in a brief statement Monday.
Head Coach Ron Rivera told NBC Sports Washington that he put his trust in Vermillion.
“The only thing I can say about Ryan is, I know who Ryan is. Last year I trusted Ryan with my health and I would do it again,” he said.
When asked if he had received any questions about Vermillion from players, he said, “We’ll stick to the statement that’s been made, and we’ll focus in on playing football and try to stick to that.”
Vermillion didn’t immediately comment, and it was unclear if he had a lawyer.
The searches occurred Friday afternoon at the INOVA Sports Performance Center in Ashburn and at Vermillion’s home in Loudoun County, sources said.
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