Cardinals Cut Desmond Harrison After Allegation, Arrest Warrant Issued Over Choking Woman

July 17, 2019, 11:33am EST (Updated: October 17, 2022, 2:19pm)By Darrelle Lincoln

A felony arrest warrant has been issued for Arizona Cardinals offensive tackle Desmond Harrison by police in Greensboro, North Carolina after they charged him with assault on a person by strangulation and assault on a woman by a man.

Police in Greensboro, North Carolina have issued a felony arrest warrant for former #Browns and current #Cardinals OT Desmond Harrison, per multiple reports. Harrison is being charged with assault on a person by strangulation and assault on a female by a male.
— Ari Meirov (@MySportsUpdate) July 17, 2019

BREAKING: Greensboro (NC) Police Department issued a felony arrest warrant for @AZCardinals offensive tackle Desmond Harrison, per source. Charges involve assault on a person by strangulation and assault on a female by a male.
— Brent Sobleski (@brentsobleski) July 17, 2019

The Arizona Cardinals heard the news and wasted no time removing themselves from the situation by releasing him from the roster.

Cardinals released OT Desmond Harrison, for whom Greensboro (NC) Police recently issued a felony arrest warrant for assault on a female.
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) July 17, 2019

Greensboro Police Department spokesman Ron Glenn told Eric Edholm of Yahoo Sports the report was filed against Harrison on Tuesday.