Assault and battery
FILE - This Clark County, Nev., Detention Center booking photo shows New Orleans Saints running back Alvin Kamara following his arrest on Feb. 6, 2022, in Las Vegas. A judge has postponed a hearing in a felony assault case against Kamara, Kansas City Chiefs cornerback Chris Lammons and two other defendants until Aug. 1, 2022. (Clark County Detention via AP, File)
Hearing postponed for 2 NFL players, 2 others in Vegas case

Apr. 25, 2022 12:35 PM EDT

Gladney, Williams agree to deals with Arizona Cardinals

Mar. 16, 2022 06:54 PM EDT
TEMPE, Ariz. (AP) — The Arizona Cardinals have signed cornerback Jeff Gladney to a two-year contract and also brought back tight end Maxx Williams on a one-year deal...

FILE - Kansas City Chiefs defensive back Chris Lammons (26) runs onto the field before playing the Las Vegas Raiders in an NFL football Game onNov. 14, 2021, in Las Vegas. A judge in Las Vegas postponed until next month a hearing in an assault case involving two NFL players and two other men accused of severely beating a man at a Las Vegas Strip nightclub the weekend of the Pro Bowl. Lammons and New Orleans Saints running back Alvin Kamara, and two other defendants, Darrin Young and Percy Harris, didn't have to appear in person in court on Tuesday, March 8, 2022. (AP Photo/John McCoy,File)
Court date reset for 2 NFL players, 2 others in Vegas case

By Ken Ritter Mar. 08, 2022 03:58 PM EST

Chiefs' Lammons arrested in connection with Kamara case

Feb. 17, 2022 09:10 PM EST
LAS VEGAS (AP) — Kansas City Chiefs cornerback Chris Lammons become the fourth suspect arrested in connection with an assault at a Las Vegas nightclub that prompted...

El running back de la NFC Alvin Kamara, de los saints de Nueva Orleans, deja atrás al linebacker de la AFC Denzel Perryman, de los Raiders de Las Vegas, en la primera mitad del Pro Bowl, el domingo 6 de febrero de 2022, en Las Vegas. (AP Foto/David Becker)
Police: Saints' Kamara, 3 others attacked man at Vegas club

By Ken Ritter Feb. 08, 2022 03:19 PM EST

El running back de la NFC Alvin Kamara, de los saints de Nueva Orleans, deja atrás al linebacker de la AFC Denzel Perryman, de los Raiders de Las Vegas, en la primera mitad del Pro Bowl, el domingo 6 de febrero de 2022, en Las Vegas. (AP Foto/David Becker)
Police ID'd Saints' Kamara as felony suspect before Pro Bowl

By Ken Ritter Feb. 07, 2022 01:38 PM EST

NFC running back Alvin Kamara (41), of the New Orleans Saints, rushes against AFC outside linebacker Harold Landry (58), of the Tennessee Titans, during the first half of the Pro Bowl NFL football game, Sunday, Feb. 6, 2022, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/David Becker)
Saints' Alvin Kamara arrested on battery charge in Las Vegas

Feb. 06, 2022 10:55 PM EST

FILE - This photo released by the Inglewood (Calif.) Police Department shows Bryan Alexis Cifuentes-Rossell. Cifuentes-Rossell, 33, was arrested for investigation of assault by means to produce great bodily injury, in the altercation last weekend that left a San Francisco 49ers fan with a traumatic brain injury. Daniel Luna was in the intensive care unit at Harbor-UCLA Medical Center after undergoing surgery Friday, Feb. 4, to relieve pressure on the right side of his head, Luna's family said in a statement. (Inglewood Police Department via AP, File)
49ers fan punched during NFC championship remains in coma

Feb. 05, 2022 07:03 PM EST

FILE - Fans make their way to SoFi Stadium before the NFC Championship NFL football game between the Los Angeles Rams and the San Francisco 49ers Sunday, Jan. 30, 2022, in Inglewood, Calif. Authorities say a suspect was arrested in an altercation that badly injured a 49ers fan in a parking lot outside SoFi Stadium during last weekend's NFC championship game between the 49ers and the Rams. Inglewood police Lt. Nicole Loudermilk confirmed that the suspect was taken into custody Thursday night, but released no further details. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez, File)
Man arrested over altercation that badly injured 49ers fan

By Stefanie Dazio Feb. 04, 2022 11:22 AM EST

Chiefs release NFL player Damon Arnette after Vegas arrest

Jan. 29, 2022 04:15 PM EST
LAS VEGAS (AP) — NFL cornerback Damon Arnette was arrested in Las Vegas on suspicion of weapons and drug offenses, prompting him to be released by his latest team,...

FILE - Cleveland Browns defensive tackle Malik McDowell leaves the field after the first half of an NFL preseason football game against the Jacksonville Jaguars, Saturday, Aug. 14, 2021, in Jacksonville, Fla. Browns defensive tackle Malik McDowell has been arrested on charges of public exposure and battery on a sheriff's deputy in South Florida. The Broward County Sheriff's Office received a call about a man walking naked in Deerfield Beach on Monday, Jan. 17, 2022, according to an arrest report. (AP Photo/Phelan M. Ebenhack, File)
Browns DT McDowell arrested in Fla. in attack on officer

By Tom Withers Jan. 18, 2022 11:41 AM EST

San Francisco 49ers quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo is sacked by Tennessee Titans defenders Harold Landry III (58) and Bud Dupree (48) in the second half of an NFL football game Thursday, Dec. 23, 2021, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/Wade Payne)
Titans linebacker Bud Dupree cited for misdemeanor assault

Jan. 04, 2022 06:28 PM EST

This image provided by the Orange County Sheriff’s Office, in Florida, shows former NFL football player Zac Stacy. Stacy was arrested Thursday, Nov. 18, 2021, after the mother of his child showed detectives video of him attacking her in her central Florida home, authorities said. (Orange County Sheriff’s Office via AP)
Former NFL player Zac Stacy charged with attacking ex

Nov. 19, 2021 07:02 PM EST

Las Vegas Raiders quarterback Derek Carr (4) warms up before an NFL football game against the Kansas City Chiefs, Sunday, Nov. 14, 2021, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/Rick Scuteri)
Kansas City Chiefs at Las Vegas Raiders 11/14/2021

Nov. 14, 2021 07:57 PM EST

Minnesota Vikings running back Dalvin Cook celebrates a touchdown by quarterback Kirk Cousins during the first half of an NFL football game against the Baltimore Ravens, Sunday, Nov. 7, 2021, in Baltimore. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez)
No change to Cook's status as Vikes RB faces assault lawsuit

By Dave Campbell Nov. 10, 2021 03:03 PM EST

Minnesota Vikings running back Dalvin Cook (33) is tackled by Baltimore Ravens middle linebacker Josh Bynes (56) during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Nov. 7, 2021, in Baltimore. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez)
Accused of assaulting ex, Vikes' Cook says she assaulted him

By Dave Campbell Nov. 09, 2021 10:59 PM EST

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FILE - San Francisco 49ers cornerback Richard Sherman (25) defends against the Dallas Cowboys during an NFL football game in Arlington, Texas, in this Sunday, Dec. 20, 2020, file photo. The Tampa Bay Buccaneers have signed Richard Sherman, a three-time All-Pro cornerback and Super Bowl champion who has been dealing with legal issues in the offseason. Sherman got a one-year deal Wednesday, Sept. 29, 2021, and said Tom Brady helped recruit him to the defending Super Bowl champions, who have been hit hard by injuries to their secondary. (AP Photo/Michael Ainsworth, File)
Bucs add CB Richard Sherman to injury-ravaged secondary

By Fred Goodall Sep. 29, 2021 11:06 AM EDT

Seattle Seahawks defensive end Aldon Smith talks to reporters after NFL football practice Saturday, July 31, 2021, in Renton, Wash. (AP Photo/Ted S. Warren)
Seahawks release embattled defensive end Aldon Smith

By Joe Reedy Aug. 11, 2021 03:04 PM EDT