FRISCO — Dallas Cowboys defensive end Donovan Ezeiruaku was arrested Sunday on a reckless driving charge and released, according to Collin County jail records.
Ezeiruaku posted a $500 bond and was released, the jail records show.
Cowboys officials said Monday night the organization was aware of the arrest but offered no further comment. Texas Department of Public Safety officials later confirmed the arrest to The Dallas Morning News.
At 11:54 p.m. on Sunday, a DPS trooper observed a vehicle being operated recklessly on the southbound lanes of the Dallas North Tollway in Plano, according to a statement from the DPS. The trooper initiated a traffic stop, which led to the arrest and the charge of reckless driving, a Class B misdemeanor, the statement said.
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Ezeiruaku, a second-round pick from Boston College, finished his rookie season with two sacks, 40 tackles and 12 quarterback hits in 12 games.
Ezeiruaku could not immediately be reached for comment. It was not clear if he has an attorney.
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