Report: Cardinals RB Jonathan Dwyer questioned for domestic violence

UPDATE: The Jonathan Dwyer incident involved a count of aggravated assault involving a minor. According to the Phoenix Police Department, there were two victims — a 27-year-old female and an 18-month old child. 

The Cardinals have announced Dwyer has been deactivated in a statement.

“We became aware of these allegations this afternoon when notified by Phoenix police and are cooperating fully. Given the serious nature of the allegations we have taken the immediate step to deactivate Jonathan from all team activities. We will continue to closely monitor this as it develops and evaluate additional information as it becomes available.”

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UPDATE: Jonathan Dwyer was arrested on domestic violence charges, including aggravated assault after a 911 call was made.

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UPDATE: The initial report indicated Jonathan Dwyer was arrested for domestic violence. However, a full report claims the running back was pulled from Arizona Cardinals practice on Wednesday afternoon to answer questions regarding a domestic violence incident.

From KTAR:

"The circumstances around the case are unknown, though it is possible he can be charged."

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When it rains, it pours. According to reports, Jonathan Dwyer will be the latest NFL player to bring negative attention to the league after being arrested on domestic violence charges on Wednesday, but exact details were not provided.

The report of the Arizona Cardinals running back’s arrest comes from Tyler Baldwin of 3TV in Phoenix, Arizona. 

Dwyer’s reported arrest comes in the wake of the situations with Ray Rice, Adrian Peterson, Greg Hardy and Ray McDonald.

Considering he is not a high-level player like the other players facing legal issues, we will have to see whether the Cardinals decide to do the exempt/commissioners list or simply release the running back outright.

If Dwyer is shown the door, the Cardinals would be able to call on practice squad running back Chris Rainey to fill Dwyer’s spot on the 53-man roster. There is one problem, however. Rainey has previously been released from a team because of a domestic violence incident.

The NFL and the players need to get their act together. Fast.

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