NFL-Niners' Omenihu expected to play in NFC Championship despite arrest

FILE PHOTO: Dec 26, 2021; Houston, Texas, USA; Houston Texans defensive end Charles Omenihu (94) reacts before a play during the fourth quarter against the Los Angeles Chargers at NRG Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Troy Taormina-USA TODAY Sports

(Reuters) - San Francisco 49ers defensive end Charles Omenihu is expected to be available for Sunday's NFC Championship game, the team said on Wednesday, after he was arrested this week on suspicion of domestic violence.

San Jose police took Omenihu into custody on Monday after his girlfriend called authorities to say he had pushed her to the ground during an argument. He later posted bail.