Former NFL star Cordarrelle Patterson has been arrested in Tennessee on a domestic assault charge.
The four-time Pro Bowl selection was booked into Sevier County Jail early on Saturday, according to TMZ.
A booking photograph showed Patterson smiling for the camera.
Further details about the alleged incident, including the identity of the alleged victim and the circumstances surrounding the arrest, have not been released.
Police had not responded to requests for additional information at the time of publication. It was also unclear whether Patterson had been released from custody or when he was expected to appear in court.
The charge remains an allegation, and Patterson has not been convicted.
Patterson’s successful NFL career
Patterson, 35, played college football for the University of Tennessee before the Minnesota Vikings selected him with the 29th overall pick in the first round of the 2013 NFL Draft.
Known for his versatility as a running back, receiver and kick returner, he went on to play for the Oakland Raiders, New England Patriots, Chicago Bears, Atlanta Falcons and Pittsburgh Steelers.
Patterson earned four Pro Bowl selections, four first-team All-Pro honours and three second-team All-Pro honours during his career.
He was also part of the Patriots team that defeated the Los Angeles Rams 13-3 in Super Bowl LIII.
Widely regarded as one of the NFL’s greatest kick return specialists, Patterson holds the league record for the most career kickoff-return touchdowns, with nine.
Patterson has not publicly commented on his arrest.
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