With training camp just two weeks away, Dallas Cowboys wide receiver Dez Bryant is in trouble again.
The wide receiver was arrested Monday after being accused of attacking his mother during an argument, hitting her arms and face. He faces a charge of family violence, a misdemeanor punishable by up to a year in jail and a $4,000 fine.
The Cowboys had no comment on the latest stumble by Bryant since the Cowboys drafted him out of Oklahoma State in 2010.
Bryant had spent this off-season watching film, working on his conditioning and staying out of trouble off the field. Others noticed he was in better shape and more focused.
The 23-year-old Bryant surrendered Monday after police in DeSoto, Texas, south of Dallas, issued a warrant. Police said Angela Bryant called 911 Saturday to complain her son was assaulting her. Police arrived to find her with a swollen wrist and thumb and bruising on her upper arms, police Capt. Ron Smith said. She told police she had grabbed Dez Bryant s shirt and he forcefully knocked her arms away, Smith said. Police say he hit her on the face with a ball cap and pushed her in the chest.
Bryant was released a few hours later without talking to detectives, Smith said. His attorney, Royce West, said Bryant posted $1,500 bond.
No decision yet on charges against Marshawn Lynch:Seattle Seahawks running back Marshawn Lynch was seen weaving from lane to lane on Interstate 880 in the Oakland, Calif., area on Saturday morning, leading to his arrest for investigation of DUI.
An incident report released by the California Highway Patrol on Tuesday described Lynch driving a Ford Econoline van and having two near collisions with two other vehicles driving in adjacent lanes.
Authorities say Lynch was pulled over around 3:20 a.m. PDT Saturday in Emeryville and showed signs of intoxication. After multiple field sobriety tests, Lynch was arrested and booked into jail, where he was cited and later released. Lynch took a chemical test.
NFL opposes expedited hearing:Jonathan Vilma s hearing as he attempts to delay or overturn his seasonlong suspension has been moved up a week to July 26. A U.S. District Court judge in Louisiana granted Vilma s motion Tuesday, although Vilma sought a hearing for Thursday. The Saints open training camp next Tuesday.
Earlier Tuesday, the league filed a claim that the New Orleans linebacker did not exhaust the dispute resolution procedures in the collective bargaining agreement.
No decision on Lynch charges:Seattle running back Marshawn Lynch was seen weaving from lane to lane on Interstate 880 in the Oakland, Calif., area on Saturday morning, leading to his arrest for investigation of DUI.
The district attorney s office said Lynch is scheduled for an Aug. 14 preliminary court appearance and any decision on charging Lynch will be made by then.
Around the league
Jaguars:A day after signing veteran place-kicker Josh Scobee to a long-term contract, Jacksonville waived kicker Brandon Coutu.
Steelers:Pittsburgh re-signed veteran offensive tackle Max Starks to a one-year deal. The 30-year-old Starks has started 79 games over eight seasons, all with the Steelers.
Titans:Wide receiver Kenny Britt is recovering from his second arthroscopic surgery since May on his knees, the latest on his left. He had surgery on the right knee when he tore his anterior cruciate and medial collateral ligaments last September.
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