Baltimore Ravens owner Steve Bisciotti has said he would consider rehiring disgraced football star Ray Rice. In a press conference today he said that 'five years down the line' he could see bring Rice back, believing he could redeem himself. He also said of Ray and his wife Janay, 'I think they're going to be two very successful members of our community in the years to come.' Scroll down for video Speaking out: Baltimore Ravens owner Steve Bisciotti (above) is saying he would possibly rehire Ray Rice 'five years down the line' Praise: Bisciotti also said he believes Rice and his wife Jany (above) will become 'two very successful members of our community in the years to come'
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Ray Rice got a little good news today when Baltimore Ravens owner Steve Bisciotti said he would possibly rehire the football star 'down the line'
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Bisciotti also said he believes Ray and his wife Janay will become 'two very successful members of our community'
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This comes on the same day the team released a lengthy statement refuting claims made by ESPN about their initial knowledge of Rice's abuse scandal
'The officer could not tell from the video whether Ray slapped or punched her, but @placeholder told me very clearly that he did not punch her.'