Sources have told FanHouse that Warren Sapp will no longer be an analyst for NFL Network following his arrest Saturday.Sapp was scheduled to be part of the Super Bowl XLIV coverage for Sunday's game between the Colts and Saints.
The former NFL star was arrested after an alleged domestic violence incident at a Miami Beach hotel, police said. He was released from jail at about 11 a.m. Sunday on $1,500 bond.
Sapp was charged with one count of misdemeanor domestic battery. His attorney, Christopher Lyons, stated that Sapp is taking the matter seriously and will cooperate with authorities.
"He sincerely apologizes to the NFL family and fans for taking away any distraction from today's big game," Lyons said. "We ask that everyone reserve judgment on the matter until all the facts come out in a court of law."
Miami Beach police spokesman Juan Sanchez said the domestic violence allegation was reported around noon Saturday and detectives interviewed Sapp later that day.
According to an arrest affidavit, the victim had a swollen knee and bruises on her back. She was taken to Mount Sinai Medical Center following the alleged incident.
The affidavit states that Sapp questioned her about men she listed on her cell phone before throwing her down again as the argument escalated. At one point, according to the woman's account, Sapp sent her a text message that said, "You whore."
Sapp told police a different story, claiming there was no fight and the woman fell on her leg when he tried to help her get off a couch. He said that he had let the woman stay in his room, but asked her to leave a few hours later because he was expecting company.
Sapp, who retired in 2008, was recently named to the NFL's All-Decade team as a defensive lineman. He was a seven-time Pro Bowl selection and won a Super Bowl ring in 2003 as a member of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.
In addition to his commentating role on NFL Network's GameDay Morning show, Sapp also serves as an analyst for Showtime's Inside the NFL. Showtime has not issued a statement thus far.
Information from the Associated Press was used in this report.
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Dumb, Dumb, Dumb!!!!!
Sapp sux anyway, good ridance
Aw! Sapp! say it ain't so! If it's true then I'm going to have to take you off my twitter page.
Right on. his rap song .....
You da man,
You da man,
Bitch on the couch
BODY SLAM
you da man! you dam!
I feel horrible about the whole incident since I was the one she was texting. But while you're in jail, she and I will watch the game, get drunk, and have wild sex all night. 'Encroachment!'
I totaaallllyyyy agree, this is sad that people have to find their next paycheck. If you are that tired, get ur own room or go HOME!!
Wow!!!!!! No surprise more comments on here then when CHARLIE SHEEN got arrested for his domestic........
FREE CHARLIE SHEEN!!!!!!!!!
FREE CHARLIE SHEEN!!!!!!
FREE CHARLIE SHEEN!!!!!
FREE CHARLIE SHEEN
As a lifelong Miami Hurricanes Fan, I acknowledge Warren's skill as a football player. But, he has made many poor decisions in his personal life such as this. Most people probably don't remember, but he let his beloved UM teammates down his last year in Miami. Just days before their Bowl game against Nebraska he tested positive for Marijuana and was suspended for the game....which UM lost. His behaviors have obviously gotten worse and demonstrate a lack of respect for himself and others. Maybe, now that he will be losing some relationships and things that should mean something to him, he will step back and examine his life, blessings, and behavior.
What a COOL network. An Abuser and a Guy getting sued for Rape. Can we get a Mass Murderer next...Please.
Whatever happened to " innocent until proven guilty " ? Idiots are too busy jumping to conclusions before the truth is revealed.
No OJ is still in prison
What's OJ doing these days?
I always had an awkward feeling about SAPP being a commentator. Loudmouth ON the field and he's a (subdued) loudmouth on NFLNetwork with his commentaries. BUT, I'll never forget his comment about the RAIDERS, "Nobody packs a U-Haul like the Raiders." I about fell over laughing with that remark. He had the woman in his hotel room and alcohol was involved and he should have KNOWN NOT to put himself in this type of publicity. All he had to do was call HOTEL Security to have her removed and been done with that matter. This is what happens when you recruit "kids" at a young age in the NFL who weren't taught right from wrong and how to make PROPER decisions.
Well...SAPP....looks like you lived up to your name....you were just another worthle$$ SAPP in the NFL and now (finally) NFL Network will take out the garbage (you!).
"Mr Anderson 2-07-2010 6:16AM
Whatever happened to " innocent until proven guilty " ? Idiots are too busy jumping to conclusions before the truth is revealed." *********** EXACTLY WHAT "TRUTH" ARE YOU REFERRING TO... HIS OR HER'S? IN THE ABSENCE OF "OTHER WITNESSES", ALL YOU HAVE IS A "HE, SAID... SHE, SAID" SITUATION. THERE IS NO GUARANTEE THAT THE REAL TRUTH WILL EVER BE FORTHCOMING... NO MATTER HOW MUCH TIME PASSES OR HOW MANY VERSIONS EITHER PARTY WILL EVENTUALLY SPEW. THE "TRUTH" HAS ALREADY BEEN DIVULGED... OR, IT NEVER WILL BE (PROBABLY). SOOOOO... WE MIGHT AS WELL SPECULATE 'TIL OUR LITTLE HEARTS ARE CONTENT; OR, WE DECIDE IT'S TIME TO GANG UP ON IRVIN, OR SOME OTHER HAPLESS SOUL FINDING HIMSELF THE FOCUS OF OUR COLLECTIVE BOREDOM.
Where's O.J. when you need him???
Guilty or innocent, he's still obviously an idiot and something of a sleaze to find himself in this situation to begin with. I'd say it's time for Sapp to grow up, but he's like 40, not going to happen.