Police: NFL linebacker skipped cab fare, punched NYPD officer

Police: NFL linebacker skipped cab fare, punched NYPD officer

The 25-year-old linebacker was charged with assault, resisting arrest and theft of service.

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Jan 26, 2019, 4:53 PM

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Police: NFL linebacker skipped cab fare, punched NYPD officer

The 25-year-old linebacker was charged with assault, resisting arrest and theft of service.

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