Maryland football player Josiah Teasley remains on roster after assault conviction

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Last updated Sep 5, 2026

Maryland football player Josiah Teasley remains on roster after assault conviction
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University of Maryland freshman wide receiver Josiah Teasley remains on the team roster despite a July conviction for second-degree assault. A team spokesperson confirmed that Teasley will not participate in games until the legal matter is resolved, though he continues to practice and attend meetings. Teasley received a suspended three-year jail sentence and 18 months of probation following accusations involving a former girlfriend. The player faces additional allegations filed in August regarding the potential distribution of nude photographs and violations of a protective order. Teasley's attorney, Douglas Gansler, maintains that the allegations are meritless and claims Ring-camera footage will clear his client of the assault charges. The team has not disclosed details regarding internal investigations or potential disciplinary actions taken by the football program.

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  • Josiah Teasley will not participate in games until his legal matters are resolved.
  • A judge sentenced Teasley to three years in jail, which was suspended in favor of 18 months of probation.
  • Additional charges filed in August include allegations of violating a protective order and threatening to distribute nude images.
  • Defense attorney Douglas Gansler claims video evidence contradicts the assault allegations.
  • Teasley remains on the Maryland football roster ahead of the team's season opener against Hampton.
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A University of Maryland football player remains on the team’s roster after being convicted of assaulting his ex-girlfriend and facing additional allegations. But a team spokesperson says that freshman wide receiver Josiah Teasley will not participate in games “until this matter is resolved.” Teasley was found guilty in July of second-degree assault after his ex-girlfriend accused him of ...

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