The 2016 NFL Criminals Thread

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So which team is going to want Manziel, with the increasing likelihood of a suspension facing him? It's one thing for the Cowboys to figure a star is worth dealing with a suspension - he is still far from a star though.

Well the answer should be zero if the above is correct that he hit his girlfriend so hard it ruptured her ear drum. He should be in jail.
 

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http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.co...t-warrants-imminent-in-lesean-mccoy-incident/

Report: Arrest warrants “imminent” in LeSean McCoy incident
Posted by Mike Florio on February 9, 2016

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Bills running back LeSean McCoy hasn’t been arrested yet in the wake of a reported altercation that sent a pair of off-duty police officers to the hospital. That could change, soon.

Mark Schwarz of ESPN reported near the top of the 5:00 a.m. ET SportsCenter (so much for me getting up at 5:55 a.m. ET for a 6:00 a.m. ET radio show) that arrest warrants are “imminent” in the case. Citing an unnamed official in the Philadelphia police department, Schwarz says McCoy was “definitely involved,” and that arrest warrants could surface in the next 24-48 hours.

The delay results from the high-profile nature of the case, and the involvement of police officers. Both have broken ribs, and one has an orbital fracture. Although they weren’t on duty and didn’t identify themselves as police officers, the system tends to operate a little more zealously when police officers are the victims of criminal conduct.

So McCoy and the Bills could soon be facing a major distraction in a season that reportedly includes a playoffs-or-bust mandate for coach Rex Ryan and G.M. Doug Whaley.

http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.co...-domestic-offenses-barred-from-combine-draft/

Report: Players convicted of weapons or domestic offenses barred from combine, draft
Posted by Zac Jackson on February 9, 2016

An NFL policy change will bar players with convictions for domestic violence, sexual assault or weapons offenses from attending the league’s the annual scouting combine in Indianapolis.

USA Today reported Monday night that teams were informed of this policy change in a memo from NFL executive vice president of football operations Troy Vincent in late January. In the memo, Vincent wrote that players would be barred from “any league-related event” if a background check turns up a felony or misdemeanor conviction. Those players would also be prevented from attending the draft.

Players that refuse to submit to a background check will also be uninvited.

The new rule would have applied last year to Frank Clark, who ended up being a second-round pick of the Seahawks. Clark pleaded guilty to a lesser charge after an arrest for a domestic violence incident that led to his dismissal from the Michigan football team.

“It is important for us to remain strongly committed to league values as we demonstrate to our fans, future players, coaches, general managers, and others who support our game that character matters,” Vincent wrote.
 

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I hope charges get pressed against this clown, he deserves it after all he has done.

What a waste of skin.
 

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Bills running back LeSean McCoy hasn’t been arrested yet in the wake of a reported altercation that sent a pair of off-duty police officers to the hospital.
I find it hard to believe that Shady is throwing hay-maker punches, and beating down people at clubs. Now his partners....probably off duty cops or something as well...
And, not sure, but if 2 participants engage in fisticuffs, just because one suffers injuries doesn't mean the other is guilty of some crime.
 

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http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.co...-recommend-criminal-charges-for-lesean-mccoy/

Report: Police recommend criminal charges for LeSean McCoy
Posted by Mike Florio on February 10, 2016

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Bills running back LeSean McCoy is moving closer to returning to Philadelphia for reasons unrelated to football.

According to 6abc.com, police have recommended that McCoy be charged with, among other things, aggravated assault following a weekend fight in a Philadelphia nightclub.

Per the report, a group of off-duty police officers had ordered multiple bottles of champagne. One of the men with McCoy took one of the bottles from an officer’s hands. A fight ensued, and one of the officers was “punched, kicked and stomped on his body and head multiple times” by McCoy and three other suspects.

The final decision on charges for McCoy and anyone else will come from prosecutors. If, however, the police are recommending charges, prosecutors will be more likely to proceed, given the symbiotic relationship between police departments and those who use the work of police departments to obtain convictions of those who break the law.

The NFL began investigating the incident immediately after news of it emerged. The league also said that placement of McCoy on paid leave is not imminent because players currently are not with their teams.

http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2016/02/10/browns-olb-bryant-indicted-on-felony-drug-charges/

Browns OLB Bryant indicted on felony drug charges
Posted by Zac Jackson on February 10, 2016

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Browns outside linebacker Armonty Bryant has been indicted on felony drug charges stemming from his Christmas morning arrest after a traffic stop near Cleveland.

Bryant and then-practice squad defensive back De’Ante Saunders were arrested early on Christmas morning. Per court documents, Bryant was found in possession of adderall and oxycodone during the traffic stop. Saunders was indicted for improperly handling firearms in a motor vehicle.

The Browns cut Saunders and made Bryant inactive for the season’s final two games.

Bryant’s indictment on two counts of felony drug possession came Wednesday. Bryant was previously arrested on a DUI charge the week after he was drafted in 2013. He had a career-best 5.5 sacks in 2015 after missing most of 2014 due to a knee injury.
 

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Ex-NFL receiver Josh Morgan charged, accidentally shot himself
Posted by Michael David Smith on February 10, 2016

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Former NFL wide receiver Josh Morgan is facing misdemeanor weapons charges after he accidentally shot himself.

Morgan was charged with misdemeanor reckless use of a firearm in Virginia, TMZ reports. The charge reportedly comes as a result of an accidental shooting in which Morgan was cleaning his gun and shot himself. His injuries were not serious.

The case brings to mind that of Plaxico Burress, who spent two years in prison after accidentally shooting himself in the leg. Burress, who was possessing the gun in New York illegally, was convicted of a felony.

The 30-year-old Morgan was a sixth-round draft pick of the 49ers out of Virginia Tech in 2008. He played three years in San Francisco, two in Washington and one in Chicago. He was cut after spending training camp with the Saints last year.
 

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http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2016/02/13/broncos-safety-keo-arrested-for-dui/

Broncos safety Keo arrested for DUI
Posted by Zac Jackson on February 13, 2016

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Broncos safety Shiloh Keo was arrested on a DUI charge early Saturday in his native Idaho.

KBOI TV in Boise reported that Keo was booked into the Ada County Jail at 2:19 a.m. Saturday by the Idaho State Police.

Keo, 28, signed with the Broncos in December and saw significant action through the end of the regular season and playoffs for a banged-up Broncos secondary. He had three postseason tackles.

A fifth-round pick of the Texans in 2011, Keo played in 42 games for the Texans from 2011-13.
 

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http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.co...eceiver-rucker-charged-with-theft-wire-fraud/

Ex-wide receiver Rucker accused of theft, wire fraud
Posted by Zac Jackson on February 16, 2016

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Federal authorities allege that former NFL wide receiver and broadcaster Reggie Rucker used charitable donations intended for Hall of Famer Jim Brown’s Amer-I-Can foundation to pay gambling debts and personal expenses.

Rucker was charged Tuesday with one count of wire fraud and one count of making false statements to law enforcement.

The criminal information filing indicates that Rucker, 68, withdrew more than $500,000 from the Amer-I-Can account between 2011 and February 2015, when federal investigators interviewed him. That included $38,000 withdrawn from casino ATMs and tens of thousands of dollars he used to pay off gambling debts.

“Reggie Rucker misused his celebrity and position in the community to dupe some of our most important local foundations and generous citizens,” acting U.S. Attorney Carole Rendon said in a statement. “He stole from the very violence interrupters he so publicly claimed to support. In one breath he begged generous donors to save Amer-I-Can and the Peacemakers Alliance, and in the next he stole that money to support his lifestyle and his gambling junkets in Cleveland, Florida, and Las Vegas, using the charity’s account as his own ATM.”

Brown is the founder of Amer-I-Can, a program that supports inner-city youth. Rucker worked with Brown on that and other charitable and youth endeavors. Cleveland.com listed Rucker as the founder of the Cleveland Peacemakers Alliance.

Rucker played the final seven seasons of his 12-year NFL career with the Browns. He also played for the Patriots, Cowboys and Giants. He worked as a broadcaster after his playing career and called NFL games on NBC from 1983-88.
 

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http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.co...ey-coleman-arrested-for-assault-pointing-gun/

Former Bucs guard Cosey Coleman arrested for assault, pointing gun
Posted by Darin Gantt on February 17, 2016

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A former Buccaneers guard has allegedly continued what appears to be a pattern of violent behavior off the field.

According to the Tampa Tribune, former Bucs guard Cosey Coleman was arrested on felony charges of aggravated assault with a deadly weapon, and battery.

The 37-year-old Coleman was arrested at his home following an incident outside a sports bar. He was caught on video punching a fellow patron of Ducky’s Sports Lounge. After being taken outside, he stopped his car in the parking lot when he saw the man he punched leaving the bar. He then grabbed a gun from inside the car, cocked it and pointed it toward the man. Security grabbed him to prevent things from escalating further.

Coleman was arrested twice previously in Hillsborough County for domestic violence, in 2002 and 2008.

A former second-round pick of the Bucs in 2000, Coleman played seven seasons in the NFL, finishing up with the Browns.
 

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Colts linebacker Jonathan Newsome arrested for marijuana possession
Posted by Darin Gantt on February 17, 2016

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We’re once again in the time of the year when the days without an arrest meter gets tripped more often.

According to FOX 59 in Indianapolis, Colts linebacker Jonathan Newsome was arrested for possession of marijuana.

Zionsville police were responding to a noise complaint early this morning, and while there, they found marijuana on the premises.

He has some background in this area, as he was arrested for possession of marijuana while at Ball State.

The 2014 fifth-rounder was reportedly cooperative with police, and the charges themselves aren’t that major. But it will land him in the league’s substance abuse program, and subject him to further testing.

http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.co...ort-says-ball-threw-girlfriend-through-table/

Police report says Ball threw girlfriend through table
Posted by Zac Jackson on February 17, 2016

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The police report from the incident involving former Broncos and Patriots running back Montee Ball and his girlfriend in Madison, Wisconsin says Ball hurled the woman through a hotel table during an argument.

Ball was arrested on Super Bowl weekend on a “tentative charge” of substantial battery. According to the report, the woman said Ball had arrived at the hotel intoxicated and she was “fearful for what might happen.”

Ball finished the 2015 season on the Patriots practice squad and was waived a few days after the incident. A second-round pick of the Broncos in 2013, Ball was cut by the Broncos before the 2015 season.

His NFL career may already have been over, but if these allegations are true it’s hard to imagine Ball getting signed.
 

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Colts linebacker Jonathan Newsome arrested for marijuana possession
Posted by Darin Gantt on February 17, 2016

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We’re once again in the time of the year when the days without an arrest meter gets tripped more often.

According to FOX 59 in Indianapolis, Colts linebacker Jonathan Newsome was arrested for possession of marijuana.

Zionsville police were responding to a noise complaint early this morning, and while there, they found marijuana on the premises.

He has some background in this area, as he was arrested for possession of marijuana while at Ball State.

The 2014 fifth-rounder was reportedly cooperative with police, and the charges themselves aren’t that major. But it will land him in the league’s substance abuse program, and subject him to further testing.

http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.co...asnt-first-time-cops-found-weed-at-his-house/

Jonathan Newsome’s arrest wasn’t first time cops found weed at his house
Posted by Darin Gantt on February 18, 2016

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When Colts linebacker Jonathan Newsome was arrested Wednesday morning for possession of marijuana, we noted it wasn’t his first weed-related offense.

As it turns out, it wasn’t even his first weed-related incident this offseason.

According to Mike Wells of ESPN.com, Zionsville, Ind. police were also called to his home on Jan. 31, also for a noise complaint, and police found marijuana then as well. A friend of his was arrested for possession that morning.

Coupled with a suspension during his days at Ball State, there’s a pattern here: Newsome is frequently in places where marijuana also happens to be.

(Then again, so is every Denver Bronco and Seattle Seahawk, but that’s a different conversation for a different day.)

The Colts put out the usual statement Wednesday, saying they were aware, “but until we have had an opportunity to review the facts relevant to the case, it would be inappropriate for us to make a comment.”

Here’s a comment we feel like they could make without much controversy: Somebody should really tell Newsome to turn his stereo down and quit riding his motorcycle in the house.
 

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http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2016/02/21/joseph-randle-arrested-for-fifth-time-in-18-months/

Joseph Randle arrested for fifth time in 18 months
Posted by Michael David Smith on February 21, 2016

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Former Cowboys running back Joseph Randle has been arrested for the fifth time in the last year and a half.

This time Randle was arrested in Kansas on three counts of aggravated battery, one count of drug possession and one count of criminal damage, TMZ reports.

It’s the latest in a long line of legal problems for Randle. Three weeks ago he was arrested in Texas on an outstanding traffic warrant when he went to his ex-girlfriend’s home and residents who didn’t want him there called police. In November Randle was arrested when he allegedly tried to fight a security guard at a casino.

A year ago Randle was arrested on drug charges after police responded to a domestic violence call. In October of 2014 Randle was arrested for stealing underwear and cologne.

Randle started the first six games of the season for the Cowboys last year, rushing 76 times for 315 yards and four touchdowns. But the NFL suspended him and the Cowboys eventually cut him. Now it appears unlikely that he has an NFL future, and the question is whether he’ll ever be able to get his life on track.
 

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http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2016/02/21/joseph-randle-arrested-for-fifth-time-in-18-months/

Joseph Randle arrested for fifth time in 18 months
Posted by Michael David Smith on February 21, 2016

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Former Cowboys running back Joseph Randle has been arrested for the fifth time in the last year and a half.

This time Randle was arrested in Kansas on three counts of aggravated battery, one count of drug possession and one count of criminal damage, TMZ reports.

It’s the latest in a long line of legal problems for Randle. Three weeks ago he was arrested in Texas on an outstanding traffic warrant when he went to his ex-girlfriend’s home and residents who didn’t want him there called police. In November Randle was arrested when he allegedly tried to fight a security guard at a casino.

A year ago Randle was arrested on drug charges after police responded to a domestic violence call. In October of 2014 Randle was arrested for stealing underwear and cologne.

Randle started the first six games of the season for the Cowboys last year, rushing 76 times for 315 yards and four touchdowns. But the NFL suspended him and the Cowboys eventually cut him. Now it appears unlikely that he has an NFL future, and the question is whether he’ll ever be able to get his life on track.

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Texans WR Strong arrested while riding in Packers player’s car
Posted by Zac Jackson on February 29, 2016

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Texans wide receiver Jaelen Strong was arrested late Sunday night for possession of marijuana, ABC-15 in Phoenix reported Monday.

The report said Strong, who played college football at Arizona State, was arrested in Scottsdale while riding in a car driven by his college teammate, Packers safety Damarious Randall.

Randall was not arrested. Strong told police the marijuana was his.

Strong caught 14 passes in 10 games as rookie, three for touchdowns. His first two catches went for touchdowns in his first game last October vs. the Colts, but he only caught one more pass between then and mid-December.

He was a third-round pick last spring.
 

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Terrell Suggs reportedly arrested for something, team is aware
Posted by Darin Gantt on March 4, 2016

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The Ravens got to enjoy some good news the last few days, with quarterback Joe Flacco signing a new deal.

The bad news was lurking right around the corner.

The team just put out a statement acknowledging a TMZ report that outside linebacker Terrell Suggs was arrested early this morning in Scottsdale, Arizona.

“Terrell made us aware of the situation and we are looking into it,” Ravens senior vice president of public and community relations Kevin Byrne said.

It’s unclear what Suggs was actually arrested for.

Suggs wasn’t around much last year after tearing his Achilles, but the team is confident the 33-year-old pass-rusher will return to the field next season.
 

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http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.co...arrested-while-riding-in-packers-players-car/

Texans WR Strong arrested while riding in Packers player’s car
Posted by Zac Jackson on February 29, 2016

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Texans wide receiver Jaelen Strong was arrested late Sunday night for possession of marijuana, ABC-15 in Phoenix reported Monday.

The report said Strong, who played college football at Arizona State, was arrested in Scottsdale while riding in a car driven by his college teammate, Packers safety Damarious Randall.

Randall was not arrested. Strong told police the marijuana was his.

Strong caught 14 passes in 10 games as rookie, three for touchdowns. His first two catches went for touchdowns in his first game last October vs. the Colts, but he only caught one more pass between then and mid-December.

He was a third-round pick last spring.
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Terrell Suggs reportedly arrested for something, team is aware
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The Ravens got to enjoy some good news the last few days, with quarterback Joe Flacco signing a new deal.

The bad news was lurking right around the corner.

The team just put out a statement acknowledging a TMZ report that outside linebacker Terrell Suggs was arrested early this morning in Scottsdale, Arizona.

“Terrell made us aware of the situation and we are looking into it,” Ravens senior vice president of public and community relations Kevin Byrne said.

It’s unclear what Suggs was actually arrested for.

Suggs wasn’t around much last year after tearing his Achilles, but the team is confident the 33-year-old pass-rusher will return to the field next season.
He was arrested for driving on a suspended license, which was suspended due to unpaid tickets.

Whoop-dee-do.

That happened to me three times in my life so far. It's an inconvenience. Nothing else.
Of course he and I could become a little less lazy and actually take care of our tickets, but that's such a hassle. lol.
 

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He was arrested for driving on a suspended license, which was suspended due to unpaid tickets.

Why does a rich guy not pay for his unpaid tickets? I have to pay for mine, what makes him so special in his mind that he thinks he's above the law even if it is minor?

My stepdad, who's a jerk and a 49ers fan to boot, will be 90 next month. They took away his license because he's a danger to all when behind the wheel. So he tells me, "Screw them, I'm driving anyway." Hope they lock him up. Ha ha!!!
 

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Why does a rich guy not pay for his unpaid tickets? I have to pay for mine, what makes him so special in his mind that he thinks he's above the law even if it is minor?
I don't know that it's an entitlement issue. I think it's more of a laziness issue. I mean, like I said, it happened to me three times in my life because I either forgot all about the ticket, or just didn't feel like going to court (stupid, I know). That, and I always figured I'd take care of it eventually and drove while I was contemplating when I'd actually go get it straightened out (that's where I think he was too). I've grown up since then and hire lawyers to battle and negotiate my tickets, so I imagine he'll do the same at some point too. Probably the first time he's been arrested for this, so I imagine he won't let it happen again. I was a bit more stupid and it took 3 times for me to get the hint.