<p>PITTSBURGH — A lawyer and his 26-year-old client told Pittsburgh police Wednesday that Los Angeles Rams defensive lineman Aaron Donald and others assaulted the man at a nightclub last weekend, causing multiple injuries</p>
<p>Attorney Todd J. Hollis said his client, De’Vincent Spriggs, needed 16 stitches and suffered a broken orbital bone in his head, a broken nose and a sprained or broken arm at a bar on East Carson Street in the city’s South Side. </p>
<p>“We believe there was a misunderstanding that Mr. Spriggs bumped into Mr. Donald and Mr. Donald escalated the matter, leading to my client’s assault moments later,” Hollis said.</p>
<p>Hollis said Spriggs, who lives in another state, was taken by a friend to a hospital for treatment. The alleged attack occurred around 3 a.m. Sunday, he said. Hollis released a photo that showed Spriggs with facial injuries and swelling.</p>
<p>Hollis and Spriggs filed a criminal complaint with Pittsburgh police on Wednesday. </p>
<p>“They did a preliminary investigation and they’re going to look into the matter and get back to us as soon as they have more information,” Hollis said. </p>
<p>A message seeking comment was left with Pittsburgh police. It wasn’t immediately clear how many others Spriggs believed attacked him.</p>
<p>Donald, 29, was named the Associated Press NFL <a href="https://apnews.com/article/nfl-alex-smith-chase-young-derrick-henry-tennessee-titans-e434878653b8977d3e432dda11d53877">defensive player of the year</a> in February, the third time he has received the distinction. He played college football at the University of Pittsburgh.</p>
<p>The Los Angeles Rams issued a statement saying the team was aware of reports about Donald and was collecting more information. The team declined further comment.</p>
<p>A message seeking comment was left with Donald’s longtime agent, Todd France.</p>
