The Dallas Cowboys are seeing one of their former long time starters go through some serious legal trouble. After the police report was released to the public, details started emerging about what actually happened.
“Consistent With A Physical Altercation” Former Cowboys Starter Sees Things Get A Whole Lot Worse For Him
Dec. 4, 2011; Glendale, AZ, USA; Detailed view of a Dallas Cowboys helmet on the field against the Arizona Cardinals at University of Phoenix Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images
Dec. 4, 2011; Glendale, AZ, USA; Detailed view of a Dallas Cowboys helmet on the field against the Arizona Cardinals at University of Phoenix Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports
Greg Hardy, a former UFC fighter and NFL All-Pro, is in trouble with the law once again:
The 36-year-old was arrested Wednesday in Texas and charged with assault causing bodily injury to a family member, according to online records. TMZ was the first to report the news.
Hardy’s bond was set at $1,000, jail records show. Around noon, Hardy was seen leaving the jail, where he was seen being picked up.
We are now finding out more details about what happened between him and his girlfriend.
An arrest warrant affidavit said Greg Hardy and his girlfriend got into an argument at their home over a woman she believed Hardy was cheating on her with. She confronted him about messages she saw on his phone and questioned whether he was faithful while out of town.
The girlfriend said Hardy pushed her down to the bed after getting in her face and held her down with one of his hands around her neck area. She claims she was still able to breathe and did not lose consciousness.
She said she started to kick Greg Hardy, which led him to grab her feet and push them away.
Dec 19, 2015; Arlington, TX, USA; Dallas Cowboys defensive end Greg Hardy (76) during the game against the New York Jets at AT&T Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kevin Jairaj-Imagn Images
Dec 19, 2015; Arlington, TX, USA; Dallas Cowboys defensive end Greg Hardy (76) during the game against the New York Jets at AT&T Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kevin Jairaj-USA TODAY Sports
Hardy would soon leave.
The responding officer noted “scratches and redness” on the girlfriend’s arms “that were consistent with a physical altercation,” the affidavit said.
The girlfriend said Hardy fled their home in a white 2018 GMC Acadia after the physical altercation.
When contacted by police, Hardy said his girlfriend “got close in his face and started poking him in his forehead with her index finger,” according to the affidavit.
“Hardy was adamant nothing else had happened,” the affidavit said.
Greg Hardy’s arrest is just another legal incident in his life. He played one season for the Cowboys before stepping away from football and becoming a mixed-martial arts fighter.
Hardy’s stint with Dallas was marred by the controversy surrounding his signing. Hardy was playing for the Panthers in 2014 when he was placed on the NFL’s exempt list after domestic violence allegations from his ex-girlfriend.
Around that time, he was suspended for four games over the incident, a suspension he served after signing with the Cowboys.
The criminal case against Hardy was ultimately dismissed.
Jul 27, 2023; Oxnard, CA, USA; A Dallas Cowboys helmet with Oakley visor at training camp at Marriott Residence Inn-River Ridge Playing Fields. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images
Jul 27, 2023; Oxnard, CA, USA; A Dallas Cowboys helmet with Oakley visor at training camp at Marriott Residence Inn-River Ridge Playing Fields. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports
Here is a look at Hardy’s career stats:
Year Team Games Tackles Interceptions Fumbles
GP GS Cmb Solo Ast Sck
2010 CAR 15 0 30 24
2011 CAR 16 15 50 38
2012 CAR 15 10 61 41
2013 CAR 16 13 59 39
2014 CAR 1 1 4 3
2015 DAL 12 12 35 23
Total 75 52 239 168 71
Nov 26, 2015; Arlington, TX, USA; A view of a Dallas Cowboys helmet before the game between the Dallas Cowboys and the Carolina Panthers on Thanksgiving at AT&T Stadium. The Panthers defeat the Cowboys 33-14. Mandatory Credit: Jerome Miron-Imagn Images
Nov 26, 2015; Arlington, TX, USA; A view of a Dallas Cowboys helmet before the game between the Dallas Cowboys and the Carolina Panthers on Thanksgiving at AT&T Stadium. The Panthers defeat the Cowboys 33-14. Mandatory Credit: Jerome Miron-USA TODAY Sports
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