Reggie Williams and Matt Jones already had one major commonality: they are each first-round wide receiver busts for the Jacksonville Jaguars. Now, reportedly, they have another: both have been arrested for cocaine possession.According to a recent report from Fox Sports' Alex Marvez, Williams was arrested Sunday night in Houston on felony charges of cocaine possession and was tasered by two off-duty police officers who were providing security at the Open City Bar and Lounge.
"Mr. Williams was at the front door area causing some sort of altercation," [police spokesman Victor] Senties said. "A witness alerted one of the officers to it. The officer went over and asked Mr. Williams several times to leave. He refused. At one point, the officer attempted to escort him out of club. Mr. Williams pushed the officer and almost knocked him down. At that point, the other officer came over to try and assist. Again, Mr. Williams was very combative. One (officer) had to deploy a (taser) to get into custody."Williams was the No. 9 overall pick in the 2004 NFL Draft, but was released this offseason by the Jaguars, who have struggled to develop any sort of wideout since Jimmy Smith retired. Now, it seems, his free agency road has just gotten a little bit tougher, as this is his second run-in with Houston police since February of this year -- he was also arrested for a DWI earlier this year.
And while there has been no word from the NFL as to how this could affect Williams' eligibility, if he is suspended, that would seriously impede his ability to receive a contract from any NFL team.
Athletes in Trouble With the Law
April 5: Free agent Reggie Williams was charged with possession of a controlled substance after cops allegedly found cocaine in his back pocket. Click through the gallery to see more athletes in trouble with the law.
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April 5: Los Angeles Clippers forward Zach Randolph was arrested for investigation of drunken driving.
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April 3: Gigi Becali, left, the owner of Steaua Bucharest, was arrested on charges of kidnapping three men who allegedly stole his car earlier this year.
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March 25: Former Michigan State and Lions wide receiver Charles Rogers, here in a file photo, was sent to prison after a probation violation.
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March 21: Raiders offensive tackle and Super Bowl XXXVII champ Cornell Green was arrested on a domestic violence charge in Florida. Tampa police say Green struck the mother of his two children with an aluminum mop handle.
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March 20: Iowa defensive end Adrian Clayborn was charged with assault causing bodily injury for allegedly punching a cabbie.
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March 16: Former Lakers star Norm Nixon was arrested for investigation of drunken driving after cops allegedly smell alcohol coming from his car.
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March 16: Nets forward Sean Williams was arrested for suspicion of disorderly conduct and felony criminal mischief after an incident at a cell phone store.
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March 14: A car driven by Cleveland Browns wide receiver Donte Stallworth struck and killed a 59-year-old pedestrian in Miami. Stallworth now faces DUI manslaughter charges.
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March 9: Jaguars wide receiver Matt Jones was taken into custody for possession of a controlled substance, a violation of his probation that stemmed from a July 2008 arrest for cocaine possession.
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Reader Comments (Page 1 of 2)
4-06-2009 @ 1:59PM
checka624 said...
Where's all the racist jokes about the "white crack-head" now?? I really hope this opens you stupid,close minded peoples minds that just because a person is a color and they may do drugs, doesnt mean the whole race is that way. Besides, no NFL players are "crack--heads" that's taking it a bit too far, I''m sure they all dabble in the "party-scene" in the offseason just like Michael Irvin and all the cowboys used to. Also, addiction can effect anyone, no matter race,creed,color,wealth,status, it doesnt matter. It can effect anyone, but just because someone may recreatinally do drugs, doesn't mean they are "crack-heads" or "druggies" Seriously, alcohol and tobacco are just as bad and sometimes worse than most of the illegal drugs that are in our streets. So who's to say what drug is "ok" and which one "isnt" I think its pathetic. If dtugs are going to be illegal, then ALL need to be illegal, if not, THEN everything needs to be legalized and monitored. It just makes no sense.
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4-06-2009 @ 2:20PM
ManChildX73 said...
WTF are you talking about, you crazy, insane, racist?
4-06-2009 @ 4:53PM
Alfie said...
you're a crackhead~
4-08-2009 @ 3:18AM
robek770 said...
LEGALIZE DRUGS---FIX THE ECONOMY----STOP MOST OF THE KILLING
4-07-2009 @ 8:18PM
beavis said...
ManChildX73: obviously you are mad because you are unable to come up with intelegent blogs.
When I decide to stop wasting my time writing blogs all day long. I watch the REAL news. You
the shows that talk about NORMAL people killing each other. I guess that is what normal is to you.
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4-07-2009 @ 8:25PM
SPODITUCKER said...
Williams " don't taze me bro " Officer " oh but I am going to taze you bro " zzzzzzZZZZZZZTTTTT!!!! Williams " oh the stars are big and bright, deep in the heart of TEXAS!"
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4-07-2009 @ 8:51PM
alphama333 said...
This is really sad. Reggie's a good football player too. Why is it when ANYONE famous gets a bit of money and fame, they end up doing something like this stupid? Now, he's career is over.
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4-08-2009 @ 4:10AM
augustradesman said...
He gets pointers for it in the Hood.!Yo Bro.! They will never learn.!!
4-07-2009 @ 9:17PM
marymlk6 said...
See what your cocky bigger than GOD attitude got your nappy ass into. Getting paid all that money and to see that big bad black ass got you! JERK.............SO TYPICAL IT'S IRONIC!
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4-07-2009 @ 9:55PM
flbmb1 said...
Glad he is gone from the Jags! What kid would want the name of a hero/role model on the back of a $ 75 jersey like that? These man-child fellows don't grow up when they get paid, they stay the immature and ignorant. And now its time to pay. Fools and their fame and money See-Ya!!
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4-07-2009 @ 11:33PM
AC said...
This type of stuff has gone from a surprise occurence to common to the norm. Does anyone in the NFL NOT use coke?
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4-08-2009 @ 12:19AM
duncanstpt2 said...
What choo talkin 'bout Willis?
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4-08-2009 @ 2:08AM
planxan2 said...
Alternate truth: cops get pissed off after he knocks one of them down, so they put some coke in the evidence bag, saying they found it in his back pocket. It happens every day.
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4-08-2009 @ 2:36AM
shawn said...
You all say "racist" like it's a bad thing!
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4-08-2009 @ 4:20AM
augustradesman said...
Ya got it Shawn.! The numbers prove it. And some still try and say their level of violence and disregard for even the basic laws of society is'nt genetic. Give us a freaking break.
4-08-2009 @ 4:26AM
William said...
He looks like Michelle Obama in a football uniform.
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4-08-2009 @ 5:42AM
mikey said...
Lmao I am from Florida and trust me he's no star. He celebrated a 3 yard catch one time.
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4-09-2009 @ 5:05PM
htim344 said...
Reggie Williams was no longer a jaguar when this happened so lets no longer put him under the jaguar blog
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4-09-2009 @ 5:07PM
htim344 said...
Talk about a jackass wide receiver who would do a celebration over nothing
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4-11-2009 @ 1:39PM
mike said...
Can we say another "pac man jones" here. Allot of these star athletes have never learned how to grow up. They've been pampered almost their entire lives. Now their millionaire brats!
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