Atlanta Falcons practice squad receiver Cameron Batson is going to have a hard time finding a new team next season after he was cut from the squad. He has been charged with five crimes following a DUI stop that devolved into a fight and a police chase in Atlanta on early Saturday morning.
The NFC South franchise cut Batson on Monday afternoon, the team announced.
“We’ve released Cameron Batson from the practice squad,” the Falcons announced.
Batson was arrested in Georgia after a police officer pulled him over for speeding and failure to maintain his lane. Batson reportedly became aggressive with the officer and began violently fighting. The officer fired his weapon during the fight, which didn’t hit anyone.
Batson allegedly managed to escape the officer, get back into his truck, and drive away. However, the police report says he didn’t make it far, crashing a short distance away and exiting his car to flee on foot. Police eventually found him hiding somewhere in the area and arrested him.
The charges Batson faces carry a combined 20 years in prison if he’s found guilty.
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It’s also likely Batson’s NFL career could be over, or at least in jeopardy.
