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http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.co...nd-partially-clothed-asked-cops-to-shoot-him/
Cyrus Kouandjio found partially clothed, asked cops to shoot him
Posted by Darin Gantt on April 20, 2017
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Bills tackle Cyrus Kouandjio wasn’t at practice Thursday. And that’s the least interesting thing about his day.
According to Vic Carucci of the Buffalo News, Kouandjio was involved in a bizarre incident in which police found him partially clothed and asking police to shoot him.
According to the report, an Erie County Sheriff’s deputy found Kouandjio lying in a field after climbing over an electric fence. It was near the scene of an accident. A police source told the News that Kouandjio yelled, “Shoot me!” as police approached.
It sounds a little like Cardinals pass-rusher Chandler Jones turning up at a Massachusetts police station shirtless last spring, displaying erractic behavior.
“We are aware of the matter involving Cyrus and are carefully monitoring his condition and gathering more information,” the Bills said in a statement. “We don’t have all of the details, so we won’t have any further comment at this time.”
Kouandjio was not arrested, but he was taken to a nearby hospital for observation.
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Alcohol is called "liquid courage".....Guns should be called "metallic courage"....
oh, so you prefer au natural
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http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2017/05/09/michael-oher-turns-himself-after-assault-citation/
Michael Oher turns himself in after assault citation
Posted by Darin Gantt on May 9, 2017
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Panthers offensive tackle Michael Oher turned himself in to Nashville police this week, after he was cited for the misdemeanor assault of an Uber driver.
According to WSOC, Oher had been ordered to appear for booking Monday.
An Uber driver claimed last month that he and Oher got into an argument over the fare during their shared ride, and that he put his hand on the veteran tackle’s face, which was followed by Oher knocking him to the ground.
(Regardless the details, hands to the face doesn’t seem like a good idea for any driver of a 300-pound person.)
The Panthers have given the obligatory statement of awareness, but haven’t said much else.
They’ve also worked this season to give themselves plenty of cover in case Oher doesn’t return. He missed most of last season because of a Week Three concussion, and finished the year on IR. Since then, the Panthers spent big free agent money on left tackle Matt Kalil, and used a second-round draft pick on right tackle/guard Taylor Moton, who could push for a starting job.
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Robby Anderson allegedly pushed officer, fought with police
Posted by Mike Florio on May 9, 2017
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More details have emerged regarding the incident that resulted in promising young Jets receiver Robby Anderson being arrested on felony charges. And the details, if accurate, aren’t good for Anderson.
Via Connor Hughes of NJ.com, the police report indicates that Anderson initially fought with security after being told to leave a concert, that he pushed an officer who told Anderson to sit on the ground, and that Anderson “continued to figure with police and security” after being “redirected” to the ground.
Anderson has been charged with one felony count of resisting arrest with violence and one count of obstruction of justice. He separately faces scrutiny under the NFL’s Personal Conduct Policy, which now imposes a baseline suspension of six games for crimes involving violence. (But which, as we learned in connection with Giants kicker Josh Brown and his one-game suspension, is fluid to say the least.)
Michael Oher turns himself in after assault citation
Posted by Darin Gantt on May 9, 2017
Panthers offensive tackle Michael Oher turned himself in to Nashville police this week, after he was cited for the misdemeanor assault of an Uber driver.
According to WSOC, Oher had been ordered to appear for booking Monday.
An Uber driver claimed last month that he and Oher got into an argument over the fare during their shared ride, and that he put his hand on the veteran tackle’s face, which was followed by Oher knocking him to the ground.
(Regardless the details, hands to the face doesn’t seem like a good idea for any driver of a 300-pound person.)
The Panthers have given the obligatory statement of awareness, but haven’t said much else.
They’ve also worked this season to give themselves plenty of cover in case Oher doesn’t return. He missed most of last season because of a Week Three concussion, and finished the year on IR. Since then, the Panthers spent big free agent money on left tackle Matt Kalil, and used a second-round draft pick on right tackle/guard Taylor Moton, who could push for a starting job.
http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.co...-allegedly-pushed-officer-fought-with-police/
Robby Anderson allegedly pushed officer, fought with police
Posted by Mike Florio on May 9, 2017
More details have emerged regarding the incident that resulted in promising young Jets receiver Robby Anderson being arrested on felony charges. And the details, if accurate, aren’t good for Anderson.
Via Connor Hughes of NJ.com, the police report indicates that Anderson initially fought with security after being told to leave a concert, that he pushed an officer who told Anderson to sit on the ground, and that Anderson “continued to figure with police and security” after being “redirected” to the ground.
Anderson has been charged with one felony count of resisting arrest with violence and one count of obstruction of justice. He separately faces scrutiny under the NFL’s Personal Conduct Policy, which now imposes a baseline suspension of six games for crimes involving violence. (But which, as we learned in connection with Giants kicker Josh Brown and his one-game suspension, is fluid to say the least.)
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I have a new tradition after a thread reaches the 100 post level, because by then two or three people are arguing about something totally different than the OP of the Thread...So,
Time to talk bad about each other's mothers....
Time to talk bad about each other's mothers....
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Khaseem Greene indicted on weapons charges, waived by Chiefs
Posted by Curtis Crabtree on May 9, 2017
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Linebacker Khaseem Greene was waived by the Kansas City Chiefs on Tuesday after being indicted on weapons charges in a New Jersey court.
According to Marisa Iati of NJ.com, surveillance video outside of Allstar Night Club in Elizabeth, N.J. showed Greene handing a gun to another individual outside the club on Dec. 2 before that man fired the weapon into a crowd of people.
That man, Jason C. Sanders, testified in a statement that he had been given the gun by Greene.
Greene is charged with unlawful possession of a weapon.
The Chiefs announced via their Twitter account Tuesday afternoon that Green had been placed on waivers.
Green has not appeared in a regular season game since 2014 with the Chicago Bears. He was a third round pick by the Bears in 2013 and appeared in 25 games with six starts over two seasons before being released in May, 2015.
Greene has been on the roster of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Detroit Lions and Chiefs over the last three years without earning a spot on their regular season rosters.
Khaseem Greene indicted on weapons charges, waived by Chiefs
Posted by Curtis Crabtree on May 9, 2017
Linebacker Khaseem Greene was waived by the Kansas City Chiefs on Tuesday after being indicted on weapons charges in a New Jersey court.
According to Marisa Iati of NJ.com, surveillance video outside of Allstar Night Club in Elizabeth, N.J. showed Greene handing a gun to another individual outside the club on Dec. 2 before that man fired the weapon into a crowd of people.
That man, Jason C. Sanders, testified in a statement that he had been given the gun by Greene.
Greene is charged with unlawful possession of a weapon.
The Chiefs announced via their Twitter account Tuesday afternoon that Green had been placed on waivers.
Green has not appeared in a regular season game since 2014 with the Chicago Bears. He was a third round pick by the Bears in 2013 and appeared in 25 games with six starts over two seasons before being released in May, 2015.
Greene has been on the roster of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Detroit Lions and Chiefs over the last three years without earning a spot on their regular season rosters.
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Titans players Tajae Sharpe, Sebastian Tretola accused of draft night assault of Nashville man
Posted by Curtis Crabtree on May 11, 2017
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Tennessee Titans receiver Tajae Sharpe and guard Sebastian Tretola are the targets of a civil suit led by a Nashville man who alleges Sharpe assaulted him outside a bar while Tretola served as a lookout.
According to FOX 17 in Nashville, Dante R. Satterfield filed the lawsuit against Sharpe and Tretola on Wednesday.
Satterfield alleges that he was asked to step outside the bar, Tin Roof, after commenting to Sharpe that he would likely receive less playing time with the Titans’ selection of Western Michigan receiver Corey Davis in the first round of the draft earlier that night.
The lawsuit alleges that Sharpe then beat Satterfield unconscious and left him with injuries that included a concussion, facial fractures, bruising and a perforated ear drum. The lawsuit states Satterfield was found by a passerby, who called 911.
The suit seeks $500,000 in damages.
“The claims are false and ridiculous,” Sharpe’s agent, Blaine Roche, said in a statement to the station. “Unfortunately this is a classic shakedown attempt. Tajae categorically denies any involvement whatsoever and looks forward to vindicating his name and focusing on what matters most – football.”
The Titans also said they are aware of the lawsuit.
Sharpe and Tretola were both draft picks of the Titans in 2016. Sharpe started 10 of 16 games for Tennessee and caught 41 passes for 522 yards and two touchdowns. Tretola appeared in just one game as a rookie.
Titans players Tajae Sharpe, Sebastian Tretola accused of draft night assault of Nashville man
Posted by Curtis Crabtree on May 11, 2017
Tennessee Titans receiver Tajae Sharpe and guard Sebastian Tretola are the targets of a civil suit led by a Nashville man who alleges Sharpe assaulted him outside a bar while Tretola served as a lookout.
According to FOX 17 in Nashville, Dante R. Satterfield filed the lawsuit against Sharpe and Tretola on Wednesday.
Satterfield alleges that he was asked to step outside the bar, Tin Roof, after commenting to Sharpe that he would likely receive less playing time with the Titans’ selection of Western Michigan receiver Corey Davis in the first round of the draft earlier that night.
The lawsuit alleges that Sharpe then beat Satterfield unconscious and left him with injuries that included a concussion, facial fractures, bruising and a perforated ear drum. The lawsuit states Satterfield was found by a passerby, who called 911.
The suit seeks $500,000 in damages.
“The claims are false and ridiculous,” Sharpe’s agent, Blaine Roche, said in a statement to the station. “Unfortunately this is a classic shakedown attempt. Tajae categorically denies any involvement whatsoever and looks forward to vindicating his name and focusing on what matters most – football.”
The Titans also said they are aware of the lawsuit.
Sharpe and Tretola were both draft picks of the Titans in 2016. Sharpe started 10 of 16 games for Tennessee and caught 41 passes for 522 yards and two touchdowns. Tretola appeared in just one game as a rookie.
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http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2017/05/12/rolando-mcclain-arrested-in-alabama/
Rolando McClain arrested in Alabama
Posted by Josh Alper on May 12, 2017
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Linebacker Rolando McClain was suspended indefinitely by the NFL last December and his latest offseason development isn’t going to help him find his way back into the NFL.
McClain was arrested in Hartselle, Alabama on Friday and, per the Decatur Daily, charged with marijuana possession, carrying a firearm without a permit and a misdemeanor equipment violation. The last charge led to the other two as McClain was pulled over for having illegally tinted windows and police officers smelled marijuana coming from the car.
McClain re-signed with the Cowboys last year, but was suspended for the first 10 games of the season for violating the league’s substance abuse policy. The indefinite suspension that followed was also for violating that policy. McClain has also had several previous run-ins with the law in and around Decatur, where he attended high school.
McClain won’t be eligible to apply for reinstatement for some time, but neither his history nor this arrest provide much reason to believe we’ll be seeing him on an NFL field again.
Rolando McClain arrested in Alabama
Posted by Josh Alper on May 12, 2017
Linebacker Rolando McClain was suspended indefinitely by the NFL last December and his latest offseason development isn’t going to help him find his way back into the NFL.
McClain was arrested in Hartselle, Alabama on Friday and, per the Decatur Daily, charged with marijuana possession, carrying a firearm without a permit and a misdemeanor equipment violation. The last charge led to the other two as McClain was pulled over for having illegally tinted windows and police officers smelled marijuana coming from the car.
McClain re-signed with the Cowboys last year, but was suspended for the first 10 games of the season for violating the league’s substance abuse policy. The indefinite suspension that followed was also for violating that policy. McClain has also had several previous run-ins with the law in and around Decatur, where he attended high school.
McClain won’t be eligible to apply for reinstatement for some time, but neither his history nor this arrest provide much reason to believe we’ll be seeing him on an NFL field again.
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Going by this statement of the Uber Driver he, the Driver, is technically guilty of Assault and Battery! Oher is guilty of nothing but self defense!
According to California law anyway! Arguing can be a form of Assault, and by touch Oher that's Battery, Oher knocking the guy down, plain self defense!
At least IF I where his Lawyer that would be my defense!
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Adam Jones pleads guilty to obstructing official business
Posted by Josh Alper on May 16, 2017
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Bengals cornerback Adam Jones was arrested in early January after an incident at a Cincinnati hotel that left him facing multiple charges and that case reached its resolution in a courtroom on Tuesday morning.
Jones pleaded guilty to obstructing official business while a judge dismissed assault and disorderly conduct charges Jones faced after allegedly poking a security guard in the eye and resisting a police officer’s attempt to arrest him. A felony charge of harassment with a bodily substance was previously dismissed.
“I truly apologize for what I did, my actions. I’m trying to get better every day,” Jones said in court, via Terry Helmer of WCPO.
The charge Jones pleaded guilty to is a second-degree misdemeanor and he was sentenced to time served — two days — by the judge. He could face league discipline under the Personal Conduct Policy as a result of the incident.
Adam Jones pleads guilty to obstructing official business
Posted by Josh Alper on May 16, 2017
Bengals cornerback Adam Jones was arrested in early January after an incident at a Cincinnati hotel that left him facing multiple charges and that case reached its resolution in a courtroom on Tuesday morning.
Jones pleaded guilty to obstructing official business while a judge dismissed assault and disorderly conduct charges Jones faced after allegedly poking a security guard in the eye and resisting a police officer’s attempt to arrest him. A felony charge of harassment with a bodily substance was previously dismissed.
“I truly apologize for what I did, my actions. I’m trying to get better every day,” Jones said in court, via Terry Helmer of WCPO.
The charge Jones pleaded guilty to is a second-degree misdemeanor and he was sentenced to time served — two days — by the judge. He could face league discipline under the Personal Conduct Policy as a result of the incident.
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Michael Floyd’s remaining DUI sentence transferred to Minnesota
Posted by Mike Florio on May 17, 2017
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As Vikings receiver Michael Floyd serves out a sentence of house arrest, he has gotten a sliver of good news. Via multiple reports, the sentence has been transferred from Arizona to Minnesota.
The move means that Floyd will be able to report for offseason workouts, which will assist with his transition to his new team and preparation for the upcoming season.
Floyd is still waiting to learn his fate from the league office. He’s facing a suspension of a least two games under the NFL’s substance-abuse policy.
Cut by the Cardinals following the arrest, Floyd finished the season with the Patriots. He became a free agent in March, and the Vikings signed him last week.
Michael Floyd’s remaining DUI sentence transferred to Minnesota
Posted by Mike Florio on May 17, 2017
As Vikings receiver Michael Floyd serves out a sentence of house arrest, he has gotten a sliver of good news. Via multiple reports, the sentence has been transferred from Arizona to Minnesota.
The move means that Floyd will be able to report for offseason workouts, which will assist with his transition to his new team and preparation for the upcoming season.
Floyd is still waiting to learn his fate from the league office. He’s facing a suspension of a least two games under the NFL’s substance-abuse policy.
Cut by the Cardinals following the arrest, Floyd finished the season with the Patriots. He became a free agent in March, and the Vikings signed him last week.
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http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2017/05/22/matt-elam-arrested-for-grand-theft-battery/
Matt Elam arrested for grand theft, battery
Posted by Josh Alper on May 22, 2017
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Former Ravens first-round pick and current free agent Matt Elam has landed in legal trouble for the second time this year.
Elam was arrested and booked in Delray Beach, Florida on charges of grand theft and battery. TMZ Sports first reported news of the arrest and details beyond the $4,500 bond for Elam’s release aren’t known at the moment.
Elam was also arrested on charges of marijuana possession with the intent to sell or deliver and possession of hydrocodone in February.
Elam became a free agent a short time later as his rookie deal was up and the Ravens opted not to exercise their option on his contract for the 2017 season. The 2013 first-round pick had four tackles in nine games last year and there haven’t been any reports of interest in his services as a football player this offseason. That seems unlikely to change given Monday’s developments.
Matt Elam arrested for grand theft, battery
Posted by Josh Alper on May 22, 2017
Former Ravens first-round pick and current free agent Matt Elam has landed in legal trouble for the second time this year.
Elam was arrested and booked in Delray Beach, Florida on charges of grand theft and battery. TMZ Sports first reported news of the arrest and details beyond the $4,500 bond for Elam’s release aren’t known at the moment.
Elam was also arrested on charges of marijuana possession with the intent to sell or deliver and possession of hydrocodone in February.
Elam became a free agent a short time later as his rookie deal was up and the Ravens opted not to exercise their option on his contract for the 2017 season. The 2013 first-round pick had four tackles in nine games last year and there haven’t been any reports of interest in his services as a football player this offseason. That seems unlikely to change given Monday’s developments.
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Ditto. Shocked at how bad he was and didnt even get picked up. Might not for a while now.
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http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2017/05/22/o-j-simpson-will-have-july-parole-hearing/
O.J. Simpson will have July parole hearing
Posted by Mike Florio on May 22, 2017
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The Juice could be loose, again.
Via Andrew Blankstein and Daniella Silva of NBC News, Hall of Fame running back O.J. Simpson will have a parole hearing in July. He has served nine years of a 33-year sentence on charges arising from a bungled effort to reclaim memorabilia that he believed was stolen from him.
Some contend the Nevada justice system threw the book at Simpson due to the perception that he got away with a double murder in California, with the alleged killing of his ex-wife, Nicole Brown, and Ronald Goldman.
The key question regarding Simpson’s potential freedom will be whether and to what extent discretion may be exercised by the parole board. That discretion will allow anyone who thinks he should be serving life without parole for the 1994 killings to justify keeping him behind bars for more of that 33-year term.
O.J. Simpson will have July parole hearing
Posted by Mike Florio on May 22, 2017
The Juice could be loose, again.
Via Andrew Blankstein and Daniella Silva of NBC News, Hall of Fame running back O.J. Simpson will have a parole hearing in July. He has served nine years of a 33-year sentence on charges arising from a bungled effort to reclaim memorabilia that he believed was stolen from him.
Some contend the Nevada justice system threw the book at Simpson due to the perception that he got away with a double murder in California, with the alleged killing of his ex-wife, Nicole Brown, and Ronald Goldman.
The key question regarding Simpson’s potential freedom will be whether and to what extent discretion may be exercised by the parole board. That discretion will allow anyone who thinks he should be serving life without parole for the 1994 killings to justify keeping him behind bars for more of that 33-year term.
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http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.co...ck-michael-bennett-gets-five-years-in-prison/
Former NFL running back Michael Bennett gets five years in prison
Posted by Darin Gantt on May 26, 2017
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Former NFL running back Michael Bennett will spend the next five years in prison, after pleading no contest to felony charges of burglary and identity theft.
According to Filipa Ioannou of the San Francisco Chronicle, the 38-year-old Bennett took out $225,000 in loans in the name of his girlfriend’s parents. He broke into their home to steal paperwork he used to steal their identities and apply for the loans.
At the time of the incident, he was on probation in Florida for a wire fraud incident.
“The defendant used a position of trust within this victim’s family to exploit and take advantage of them,” district attorney Jill Ravitch said in a statement.
Bennett, the 27th overall pick in the 2001 NFL Draft by the Vikings, was a former Pro Bowler. He also played for the Saints, Chiefs, Buccaneers, Chargers, and Raiders. He made the Pro Bowl after the 2002 season, when he ran for 1,296 yards. But injuries derailed his career after that, and he never rushed for more than 500 yards in any other season.
Former NFL running back Michael Bennett gets five years in prison
Posted by Darin Gantt on May 26, 2017
Former NFL running back Michael Bennett will spend the next five years in prison, after pleading no contest to felony charges of burglary and identity theft.
According to Filipa Ioannou of the San Francisco Chronicle, the 38-year-old Bennett took out $225,000 in loans in the name of his girlfriend’s parents. He broke into their home to steal paperwork he used to steal their identities and apply for the loans.
At the time of the incident, he was on probation in Florida for a wire fraud incident.
“The defendant used a position of trust within this victim’s family to exploit and take advantage of them,” district attorney Jill Ravitch said in a statement.
Bennett, the 27th overall pick in the 2001 NFL Draft by the Vikings, was a former Pro Bowler. He also played for the Saints, Chiefs, Buccaneers, Chargers, and Raiders. He made the Pro Bowl after the 2002 season, when he ran for 1,296 yards. But injuries derailed his career after that, and he never rushed for more than 500 yards in any other season.