NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell stated that the league is examining whether San Francisco 49ers owner Jed York's recent arrest violates its personal conduct policy. This announcement was made during the owners’ meetings in Atlanta on August 26, 2026.
York, 46, was arrested in East Palestine, Ohio, where he initially faced charges of engaging in prostitution, which were later changed to disorderly conduct and possession of criminal tools. He pleaded no contest to these misdemeanor charges following the incident.
The arrest, which was captured on bodycam footage, showed York being pulled over by police. When questioned by officers, he denied meeting anyone. Reports indicate that he was accused of attempting to pay for sex in a trailer park before his arrest.
Goodell emphasized that the league will conduct a thorough review and will provide updates when available. The NFL has a history of holding team owners accountable for violations of its conduct policy, as seen in past cases involving other owners.
