Former NFL Star Cordarrelle Patterson Arrested on Domestic Assault Charge in Tennessee
Patterson accused by wife of hair-pulling and causing bruising; he was released on bond.
Former NFL star Cordarrelle Patterson was arrested in Tennessee on a domestic assault charge last weekend and subsequently released on a $1,000 bond. Police responded to a call reporting a domestic dispute at a home in Tennessee on Saturday.
Patterson's wife told responding officers that Patterson had allegedly grabbed her by her hair and arm, leaving her with bruises on her left bicep. According to an arrest warrant obtained by TMZ, she also stated that she feared for her safety and the safety of her children during the incident.
Patterson was taken into custody and booked at the Sevier County Jail. He was released on bond the same day. A mugshot of Patterson was taken by police before his release.
The four-time Pro Bowl running back and return specialist had a notable college career at the University of Tennessee before being selected in the first round of the 2013 NFL Draft. Throughout his NFL career, Patterson played for multiple teams, including the Minnesota Vikings, Oakland Raiders, New England Patriots, Chicago Bears, Atlanta Falcons, and Pittsburgh Steelers. He is known for holding the NFL record for the longest kickoff return touchdown at 109 yards and has the most kickoff return touchdowns in league history with nine. Patterson was part of the New England Patriots team that won Super Bowl LIII.