Colts DE McCain facing battery charges for January incident

Indianapolis Colts defensive end Chris McCain has been charged with battery stemming from a January incident, according to L.A. District Attorney's Office documents provided to NFL.com.

McCain is accused of spitting on a woman and grabbing her neck in Los Angeles on Jan. 7.

The 26-year-old defensive end, who signed with the Colts in May, denies any wrongdoing.

Time out. Don't not believe that mess.

- Chris McCain (@LolosDad1026) June 5, 2018

I'm just confused cause idk what is going on.

- Chris McCain (@LolosDad1026) June 5, 2018

McCain notched five sacks in limited action with the Los Angeles Chargers in 2017. His arraignment hearing is scheduled for July 13.

The Colts later issued a statement in response to McCain's charges.

Statement on #Colts DE Chris McCain: pic.twitter.com/KQr0C64TgP

- Indianapolis Colts (@Colts) June 6, 2018

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