Ex-NFL Star Jonathan Martin Surrenders to Police

Former NFL lineman Jonathan Martin turned himself in to police Tuesday … TMZ has learned. Martin has been charged with 4 felonies — 4 counts of making criminal threats. He’s also been charged with 1 misdemeanor for carrying a loaded firearm in a…

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Gay Ex-NFL Player Running Anti-Homophobia Clinic for NFL Coaches

A former NFL player — who’s openly gay — has been in contact with the NFL to educate coaches and staff to combat homophobia in the wake of a same-sex interrogation at the NFL Combine.  You may have heard … NFL prospect Derrius Guice says a…

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Ex-NFL Linebacker Was Murdered By Cocaine Dealers, Officials Say

Ex-NFL linebacker Robert Eddins — who played briefly with the Buffalo Bills — was shot to death in a basement by 3 drug dealers … officials say.  Eddins and another man, Ricardo McFarlin, were murdered in 2016 in an “execution style”…

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Ex-NFL Tight End Severs Tendon in Kitchen Knife Accident

DON’T TRY TO CATCH A FALLING KITCHEN KNIFE … or you could slice your tendon open like ex-Detroit Lions tight end Joe Fauria.  You remember Fauria … he blew up a few years ago over his awesome TD dances (including the legendary ‘NSYNC “Bye…

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Ex-NFL Star Jamal Lewis: Peyton Manning Changed My Life, Showed Me Hard Work

Ray Lewis. Shannon Sharpe. Ed Reed.  Jamal Lewis played with a bunch of legends on the Ravens … but says Peyton Manning — his 1-year teammate at Tennessee — was the guy who showed him how to be a pro.  The ex-NFL star told…

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Report: Ex-NFL Star Terry Glenn Dies In Car Crash

Former NFL wide receiver Terry Glenn died in a car crash in Texas, according to reports and friends of the WR. He was 43. Details surrounding the accident are unclear. We’re working on trying to get information. Glenn was the 7th overall pick in the…

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Ex-NFL Star Robert Mathis Arrested for Intoxicated Driving

Former Indianapolis Colts star Robert Mathis — a 6-time pro bowler — was arrested in Indiana early Tuesday morning after cops say he was driving while intoxicated. The details surrounding the arrest are slim (we’re working on it) — but officials…

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Ex-NFL Running Back Sentenced In Knife Slashing Dom. Violence Case

Ex-Indianapolis Colts fullback Roosevelt Potts was sentenced to 2 years in prison for a domestic violence incident in which he slashed a woman with a knife … but he likely won’t spend another minute behind bars.  The story is pretty…

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Ex-NFL Stars to Andre Johnson: Help Us with Miami Recovery Effort!

Two former NFL stars are hoping their former teammate, Andre Johnson, can help spearhead a J.J. Watt-style recovery effort in Miami. Bryant McKinnie and Phillip Buchanon both joined the “TMZ Sports” TV show this week — after leaving Miami…

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Ex-NFL Star Justin Blackmon In Clear After "15 DUI Arrest

Good news for Justin Blackmon … the 27 yr. old ex-Jacksonville Jaguars star is free and clear after his ’15 DUI bust … TMZ Sports has learned. Blackmon — who bombed the field sobriety test — pled guilty to driving drunk after being arrested in…

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Ex-NFL Player James Hardy"s Death Ruled Suicide

Ex-NFL player James Hardy III’s death has been ruled a suicide by officials in Indiana … TMZ Sports has learned. As we previously reported, Hardy — who spent 4 years in the NFL with the Buffalo Bills and Baltimore Ravens –was found dead in a…

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Ex-NFL Lineman Comes Out as Gay, "Used Football As a Beard"

Ex-NFL lineman Ryan O’Callaghan — who played for the Patriots and the Chiefs — has come out as gay … and says it was an NFL team staffer who helped save his life.  O’Callaghan was selected by New England in the 5th round of the 2006 NFL…

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Ex-NFL Player James Hardy Found Dead In Indiana River

Ex-NFL player James Hardy III — a 2nd round pick in 2008 — was found dead in an Indiana river, officials confirm. He was 31.  The 6’8″ wide receiver was drafted by the Buffalo Bills after a sensational Junior year at Indiana University — in…

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Ex-NFL WR Michael D. Jackson Killed In Motorcycle Accident

Ex-NFL wide receiver Michael D. Jackson – who led the NFL in receiving TDs in ’96 — was killed in a motorcycle accident Friday morning in Louisiana … TMZ Sports has learned.  Louisiana State Police confirm Jackson was in…

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Ex-NFL Star Bryant McKinnie Joining Love & Hip Hop Miami (VIDEO)

Love & Hip Hop Miami just made a HUGE, GIGANTIC free agent pick up … ‘cause ex-NFL Pro Bowler Bryant McKinnie is joining the cast … the 1st athlete in history of the franchise. Sources close to the production tell TMZ Sports Mckinnie has…

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Ex-NFL Star Ray McDonald Off the Hook in Rape Case, Charge Dropped

Prosecutors have dropped the rape charges against former SF 49ers lineman Ray McDonald — after the accuser stopped cooperating, officials say.  McDonald had been charged with 1 count of rape on an intoxicated person stemming from a 2014…

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Ex-NFL WR Davone Bess Punished In SWAT Team Standoff Case

Former Miami Dolphins & Cleveland Browns receiver Davone Bess will NOT go to jail after a 2016 incident that culminated in a standoff with the S.W.A.T. team … TMZ Sports has learned.  The 31-year-old appeared in a Phoenix courtroom…

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Ex-NFL Star Will Allen Gets SERIOUS PRISON TIME ... In Ponzi Scheme Case

Ex-NFL player Will Allen just got HAMMERED by the judge in his Ponzi scheme case — he’ll do 6 YEARS in federal prison … officials say. Prosecutors were gunning for a 78 month sentence … and they just about got what they asked for. Allen…

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Ex-NFL Safety Keion Carpenter Dies After Collapsing on Family Vacation

Ex-NFL player Keion Carpenter — who played for the Bills and Falcons — died Thursday morning after collapsing during a workout earlier this week … a family spokesperson confirmed.  39-year-old Carpenter — a standout player at Virginia Tech…

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Ex-NFL Star Jamal Anderson Exposed His Penis at Gas Station ... Cops Say (911 AUDIO)

Ex-NFL star Jamal Anderson walked into a gas station convenience store and whipped out his penis in front of the clerk … according to police in Georgia. Suwanee PD got a 911 call early Wednesday morning from the clerk at a QuicTrip. The clerk…

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