Axios

Philadelphia Eagles offensive lineman Josh Sills on Wednesday was placed on the NFL Commissioner Exempt List after being indicted on rape and kidnapping charges.

Driving the news: Sills has been indicted by a grand jury on one count of rape and one count of kidnapping, which are both first-degree felonies, according to the Ohio attorney general Dave Yost and sheriff Jeffrey Paden. Sills won’t be allowed to participate in the Super Bowl LVII.

Players like Shohei Ohtani come along once in a lifetime, and brands aren't throwing away their shot to partner with the two-way superstar.

Driving the news: The 28-year-old Japanese sensation signed a multi-year footwear and apparel deal with New Balance on Tuesday, ending his partnership with Asics that dated to 2014.

Tom Brady, 45, announced in a social media post on Wednesday that he would be retiring from the NFL "for good."

Why it matters The seven-time Super Bowl champion and three-time NFL MVP is widely considered to be the greatest quarterback of all time.