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Just days after defeating the Broncos to advance to the AFC Championship, Josh McNary was charged with several violent crimes including rape. The Indianapolis Colts issued a statement. Hit the jump for details.

Via ESPN:

INDIANAPOLIS — Prosecutors in Indianapolis have filed charges of rape, criminal confinement with bodily injury and battery resulting in bodily injury against backup Colts linebacker Josh McNary.

Prosecutors in Indianapolis have filed rape charges against Colts linebacker Josh McNary.
Peg McLeish, a spokeswoman in the city prosecutor’s office, confirmed Wednesday that the charges were filed. No details were released.

The Army graduate has been with the Colts for two seasons after finishing his college career as the school’s all-time leader in sacks and tackles for loss. McNary spent two years on active duty to fulfill his military obligation before signing with Indy in April 2013. He has 20 tackles in 16 games.

Via Pro Football Talk:

Colts linebacker Josh McNary was walking around the locker room today during a media availability, so suffice it to say the team was surprised at the reports he’s been charged with rape.

So while they had to make a statement, they didn’t have much to say just yet.

“We are aware that there has been a report about Josh McNary, but unfortunately that’s the limit of our knowledge,” the statement read, via Mike Wells of ESPN.com. “At this time we are very concerned and trying to find out what the relevant facts are, but we have insufficient information to venture any opinion. As we learn more we will make appropriate updates.”

Yes, that’s a statement from a team that has no idea what to say, or how to proceed in the middle of their preparations for the AFC Championship Game.

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