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 Bills President Russ Brandon said the organization "has continued to
gather information" about Saturday's run-in at Inlet Beach, about 25
miles northwest of Panama City on Florida's Panhandle.
"We have been in regular discussions with the league office and have
decided to place Aaron on indefinite paid administrative leave in
accordance with the league's Personal Conduct Policy while we
continue to work our way through the investigative process with the
league," Brandon said.
Kromer, who has been in the National Football League for 15 years,
was charged with misdemeanor battery and released on bond, the
Walton County Sheriff's Office said.
The sheriff's office said three boys who had been fishing were
confronted by Kromer and his son over the use of several chairs left
near the beach. Kromer grabbed their fishing pole and pushed one boy
to the ground, then punched him in the face, the boys told sheriff's
deputies.
The victim told investigators that Kromer threatened to kill the
boy's family if he reported the incident to police, the sheriff's
office said in a statement.
Kromer, 48, joined the Bills this season after two years as the
offensive coordinator and line coach for the Chicago Bears. He has
also worked for the Oakland Raiders, Tampa Bay Buccaneers and New
Orleans Saints.
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The NFL overhauled its Personal Conduct Policy last year after being
sharply criticized for being too lenient on players who committed
domestic violence.
The Bills begin their training camp on July 31 at St. John Fisher
College in Pittsford, New York, under new coach Rex Ryan.
(Reporting by Steve Ginsburg in Washington; Editing by Sandra Maler)
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