Green Bay Packers' defensive lineman Johnny Jolly could face up to 20 years in prison and a $10,000 fine if convicted of a felony drug possession charge in Texas.
Jolly, 25, was arrested July 8 in Houston for possessing at least 200 grams of codeine, according to a criminal complaint filed by the Harris County District Attorney's Office. He was freed July 9 after posting $10,000 bail, according to court records.
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Charges Against WR Henry Dropped
A second assault trial involving former Bengals' wide receiver Chris Henry has ended with prosecutors dropping the last charge against him, according to The Associated Press.
Henry was accused of punching a University of Cincinnati student and breaking his car window with a beer bottle earlier this year.
The Bengals cut Henry in April.
Jags' WR Jones Faces Felony Drug Charge
Jaguars' wide receiver Matt Jones faces a felony drug charge in his former college town after police say he was inside a car cutting up cocaine with a credit card, according to an Associated Press report.
The 25-year-old Jones and two others were arrested early Thursday. A police report said officers approached the car, and an officer drew his handgun after Jones did not immediately show his hands.
Ex-Rams K Zendejas Charged With Rape
Los Angeles County prosecutors have charged former Rams' kicker Tony Zendejas with drugging and raping a female customer of his Pomona sports bar in January, as reported by the Associated Press on Thursday.
Rodriguez, Michigan To Pay WVU $4M Buyout
Former West Virginia football Coach Rich Rodriguez and the U. of Michigan have agreed to pay a $4M buyout and settle a lawsuit that WVU filed after he broke his contract in December, according to an Associated Press report on Wednesday.
Faulk Pleads No Contest To Marijuana Charge
New England running back Kevin Faulk has pleaded no contest to a charge of misdemeanor marijuana possession, according to The Associated Press.
Faulk was issued a misdemeanor summons for simple possession at a rap concert back in February.
On Tuesday, Faulk received a five-month suspended sentence, one year of supervised probation, 40 hours of community service and 20 hours of NFL-approved substance-abuse treatment.
Police Arrest Second Suspect In Walker Attack
Police have arrested a second man on charges of beating, abducting, and robbing Raiders' wide receiver Javon Walker in June, according to The Associated Press.
Deshawn L. Thomas, 40, was arrested on Monday in Las Vegas and held without bail at the Clark County jail.
Walker was found unconscious on a side street near the Las Vegas Strip shortly after dawn June 16, according to police. He was hospitalized for two days with facial injuries and a concussion and told investigators that about $3,000 in cash and $100,000 worth of jewelry were taken.
Seattle's Tatupu Pleads Guilty To DUI
Seahawks' linebacker Lofa Tatupu has pleaded guilty to a charge of driving under the influence, according to The Associated Press.
After his plea on Monday, Tatupu was sentenced by a Kirkland Municipal Court Judge to serve one day in jail and pay fines totaling $1,255.
In late March, the Seahawks signed the third-year, 25-year-old Tatupu to a $42 million, six-year contract extension.
Ex-Charger' Foley Settles Lawsuit For $5.5M
Former Chargers' LB Steve Foley agreed to settle his lawsuit for $5.5M against a police officer who shot him two years ago, ending his career, according to an Associated Press report on Monday.
Foley?s lawyer Harvey Levine said his client wants to get on with his life.
Louisville WR Spillman Charged With DUI
Louisville wide receiver JaJuan Spillman has been charged with his second DUI arrest in 18 months, the Louisville Courier-Journal reported Friday.
Police: Ex-Charger' Kiel Dies In Crash
Ex-Chargers safety Terrence Kiel was killed after he was thrown from a car he was driving, police reported on Saturday.
Pats Part Ways With Andrews After Arrest
The Patriots released defensive back Willie Andrews on Tuesday just a day after he was arrested for pointing a gun at his girlfriend.