While Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger has been all over the news recently for his role in an alleged assault against a young woman, it appears that one of his teammates and favorite targets will be joining him in the rumor mills.

On Monday, a woman named Anshonoe Mills sued wide receiver Santonio Holmes

While Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger has been all over the news recently for his role in an alleged assault against a young woman, it appears that one of his teammates and favorite targets will be joining him in the rumor mills.

On Monday, a woman named Anshonoe Mills sued wide receiver Santonio Holmes for assault. The woman claims that Holmes through a full glass of liquor at her while they were at the Rain nightclub in Orlando on March 7.

The lawsuit also claims that both Holmes and members of the Orlando police had pressured the woman into not pressing charges because Holmes is a professional football player. To date, Holmes has denied any wrongdoings in the case. Holmes has further stated that the issue will be taken care of within the next 24 hours.

According to Dave Lockett, who is the spokesman of the Pittsburgh Steelers, the team had just learned about the recent allegation. The team stated that they will look further into the situation to gather more information.

This is just the newest distraction that has been plaguing the Steelers this off-season. Due to the distractions, team quarterback, Ben Roethlisberger, will not be attending off-season workouts this April. for assault. The woman claims that Holmes through a full glass of liquor at her while they were at the Rain nightclub in Orlando on March 7.

The lawsuit also claims that both Holmes and members of the Orlando police had pressured the woman into not pressing charges because Holmes is a professional football player. To date, Holmes has denied any wrongdoings in the case. Holmes has further stated that the issue will be taken care of within the next 24 hours.

According to Dave Lockett, who is the spokesman of the Pittsburgh Steelers, the team had just learned about the recent allegation. The team stated that they will look further into the situation to gather more information.

This is just the newest distraction that has been plaguing the Steelers this off-season. Due to the distractions, team quarterback, Ben Roethlisberger, will not be attending off-season workouts this April.