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A Texas grand jury indicted Philadelphia Eagles defensive lineman Michael Bennett on Friday for injuring a 66-year-old paraplegic security staffer at the 2017 Super Bowl in Houston, according to a press release from the Harris County District Attorney's Office.
Bennett has been charged with injury to the elderly, a felony punishable by up to 10 years in prison and a $10,000 fine, according to the release.
"As a result of the indictment, a warrant has been issued for Bennett’s arrest," the district attorney's office said in the release. "Prosecutors are working with Bennett’s counsel regarding his surrender."
According to the district attorney's office, Bennett was at Super Bowl LI as a spectator to watch his brother, tight end Martellus Bennett, play for the New England Patriots against the Atlanta Falcons. While attempting to get onto the field after the game to celebrate with his brother, Michael Bennett shoved a 66-year-old disabled security staffer who had asked him to use a different entrance for field access, according to the release.
Bennett, 32, has been selected to three Pro Bowls in his nine-year NFL career, which included stints with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and, most recently, Seattle Seahawks. Bennett was traded from the Seahawks to Philadelphia earlier this month.
"We are aware of the situation involving Michael Bennett and are in the process of gathering more information," the Eagles said in a statement to multiple media outlets Friday afternoon. "Because this is an ongoing legal matter, we will have no further comment at this time."
Bennett's agent did not immediately reply to a request for comment from USA TODAY Sports.
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