Josh Brent ruling expected soon, won’t play for Cowboys

[Midswat]

Posted by Darin Gantt on March 21, 2013, 9:27 AM EDT

Given that he’s facing intoxication manslaughter chargers in the death of a teammate, Josh Brent’s playing status is the least of his concerns.

But sources told David Moore of the Dallas Morning News that NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell is expected to rule soon on a possible suspension, and that Brent won’t play for the Cowboys in 2013.

The club doesn’t want to comment on Brent’s status for the obvious legal reasons, though they have tried to support him after the crash which killed linebacker Jerry Brown.

But at a raw, pragmatic level, the Cowboys could use the $630,000 in cap space if he was off their roster or suspended.

A suspension seems likely, with the precedent set by the indefinite suspension which turned into a one-year ban for Donte Stallworth, after he struck and killed a pedestrian in 2009.

Stallworth has apparently reached out to Brent, and the Cowboys have offered emotional support. Even Brown’s mother has offered her forgiveness.

But all those things aren’t expected to be enough to keep him on the roster.

 

[Bob Sacamano]

I think he deserves a lifetime ban.

 

[Jon88]

I think he deserves a lifetime ban.

I think you need to turn in your fan card.

 

[Midswat]

I think he deserves a lifetime ban.

Manslaughter convictionAfter leaving a birthday party in 1998, Little crashed into and killed Susan Gutweiler in St. Louis, Missouri. When tested, his blood alcohol level measured 0.19 percent, a level in excess of the statutory level of intoxication (0.08) in the state of Missouri. Little received four years probation and 1,000 hours of community service.[21]

On January 18, 2003, with charges dating back to 1999, Little was charged with communicating threats and making harassing calls according to the Charlotte-Mecklenburg police department. Little's attorney, Scott Rosenblum, said the charges were filed after Little and his former girlfriend ended their relationship. Rosenblum added, "We don't think this case is going anywhere. It was groundless from the beginning".[22]

On April 24, 2004, he was arrested again for Driving while intoxicated after being stopped by The Ladue Police Department for driving 78 in a 55 miles per hour zone on Interstate 64. At the time he had red eyes, smelled of alcohol and failed three roadside sobriety tests. He later admitted drinking alcohol to the police.[23] After being convicted of misdemeanor speeding but acquitted of DWI, Little was sentenced to two years' probation on May 6, 2005.[24]

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On March 4, 2002, Little signed a five-year $17.5 million contract

In Week 11 of the 2006 season, Little signed a 3-year $19.5 million contract extension that included a $6.1 million signing bonus

 

[Theebs]

Little actually killed a woman who was a rams season ticket holder if I remember correctly.

I remember the husband saying he would never support a pro sport again.

 

[Midswat]

If a pro football player killed my wife, I'd be a die hard team of whatever team he played for. Even the Redskins.

 

[Jon88]

You know there's a thing called "divorce."