Jed York pleads no contest to charges ahead of NFL review
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 24, 2026, 5:54 PM
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
San Francisco 49ers owner Jed York was arrested in Ohio, with initial charges of "engaging in prostitution" reduced to disorderly conduct and possession of criminal tools. On August 24, he pled no contest to both misdemeanor charges. The NFL has stated the situation will be reviewed under its personal conduct policy, which can lead to disciplinary action including suspension or fines. The league has the authority to compel an owner to sell, but this has never been executed in practice despite similar past incidents prompting voluntary sales.
- •Jed York arrested days before final preseason game
- •Charges reduced; pled no contest on August 24
- •NFL will review under personal conduct policy
- •Discipline can include fines or higher penalties
- •NFL can force owner sales but has never done so
- 5:54 PMYahoo Sports — Jed York arrest under review by NFL. How league could punish 49ers owner
"NFL policy allows the league to punish owners who violate its personal conduct policy and can even force a sell. What does that mean for 49ers owner Jed York?
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