Saturday, July 12, 2008

NFL Crime Time


Seems like the only thing going on in the NFL right now is players getting in trouble with the law. (roll Cops theme song) Bad boys, bad boys, whatcha gonna do? Whatcha gonna do when they come for you?

NFL Crime Time:

A highly-placed NFL source says former Denver Broncos RB Travis Henry has tested positive again for marijuana. FOX 31 (Denver affiliate) Sports reporter Josina Anderson learned about the positive test late Thursday night. That information came from the same highly-placed NFL source that broke news of failed drug tests by both Miami Dolphins running back Ricky Williams and Henry in the past. "He is coming up for a year suspension," the source said. This is the second time Henry is facing a possible one-year suspension from the NFL.

Jacksonville Jaguars WR Matt Jones was arrested early Thursday morning in Fayetteville, Arkansas and charged with possession of a controlled substance. Officers say they searched the vehicle Jones and two other men were in, and found a plastic bag filled with a white substance that tested positive for cocaine and a jar with possible marijuana residue inside. Officers allege they saw a card covered in a white powder in Jones' lap.

Patriots RB Kevin Faulk plead no contest to misdemeanor possession of marijuana, stemming from an incident this February. Faulk will have a five-month jail term suspended and be on probation for a year. He will have to pay a $300 fine, a $250 drug test fee, and court costs. He also will have to perform 40 hours of community service in Lafayette Parish, speaking to students about drugs. Faulk, 32, also will have to complete 20 hours in a substance abuse program, which he will do through the NFL.

Denver Broncos WR Brandon Marshall was ticketed on June 12 for making an illegal lane change, according to Denver County Court records. Marshall, stopped on northbound Interstate-25, was also ticketed for not having his driver's license or proof of insurance, according to the court document. Marshall is scheduled to be arraigned on July 24, according to the records.

As the list of problems continues to pile up for Denver Broncos WR Brandon Marshall, his coach Mike Shanahan said he hasn't lost faith in the troubled Broncos receiver's potential to turn things around. Shanahan gave his support to his third-year star receiver and didn't give any indication he would suspend him. "I can't go into great detail, for obvious reasons, but Brandon has a good upside and he's a real good kid," said Shanahan, "I feel very good where Brandon's at. I think he'll be fine."

The second assault trial for former Bengal WR Chris Henry has been scheduled for next week, beginning July 14th. Henry's previous trial ended in a mistrial after the jury could not agree on a decision. ESPN's James Walker speculates that Henry could be immediately reinstated to be able to play in the league if he is found not guilty.

Imprisoned ex-Falcons QB Michael Vick filed for chapter 11 bankruptcy. Vick estimates that he owes between ten and fifty million dollars to his many creditors, including the Atlanta Falcons. The team is trying to recover part of the signing bonus Vick has already received.

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