The Dallas Morning News reports that Cowboys free safety Damontae Kazee has gotten himself arrested in a Dallas suburb and charged with driving while under the influence.
The report says Kazee was pulled over for a traffic violation and police reported noticing physical signs that he had been drinking. The safety then informed the officer he had consumed alcohol and later failed a field sobriety test before being detained.
Kazee has been charged with a DWI, which is a Class B misdemeanor for a first offense.
He posted bond on Tuesday.
The 28-year-old has appeared in six games for the Cowboys and recorded 17 tackles, one interception, a forced fumble and three pass deflections.
Kazee was most recently in the news after Giants star player Kadarius Toney threw a punch at him during their game at AT&T Stadium.
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The league fined Toney $12,875 for his ejection after he threw a punch at Kazee, Calvin Watkins of the Dallas Morning News reports. Kazee lost $6,264 in the melee.