Cowboys nose tackle Josh Brent was driving with a suspended license and had a blood-alcohol content more than twice the legal limit at the time of the car crash that killed teammate and friend Jerry Brown, according to documents released by police yesterday.
The 24-year-old Brent was tested after the crash in the early hours of Dec. 8 at 0.189 percent, well above the Texas limit of 0.08. One police report said Brent was intoxicated, driving over the speed limit and swerving out of one lane when he struck a curb in Irving, a suburb of Dallas, causing the car to flip over.
The crash report also says Brent was driving with an expired and suspended driver’s license obtained in Illinois, where he pleaded guilty three years ago to driving under the influence, a misdemeanor.
Brent was arrested and indicted Wednesday on one count of intoxication manslaughter. He faces up to 20 years in prison if convicted, Brent is free on $100,000 bond and required to wear an alcohol monitor.
PANTHERS: A person familiar with the penalty says the NFL has fined quarterback Cam Newton $21,000 for abusive conduct toward a game official during Sunday’s loss.
VIKINGS: Adrian Peterson was held out of practice for a second straight day, but the running back says his sore abdomen will not limit him in the season finale vs. Green Bay.
BROWNS: With Brandon Weeden and Colt McCoy not practicing again because of right shoulder injuries, third-string quarterback Thad Lewis will likely start Sunday.
SEAHAWKS: Cornerback Richard Sherman won his appeal of a four-game suspension for use of performance enhancing substances, making him eligible for the NFL playoffs.
RAIDERS: With quarerback Carson Palmer sidelined with cracked ribs and a bruised lung, Matt Leinart and third-stringer Terrelle Pryor have been sharing time at practice.. A decision is expected today