Former NFL star-turned-UFC star Greg Hardy has been arrested in Texas on charges of assaulting a family member, adding another chapter to his troubled legal history.
The 36-year-old ex-Dallas Cowboys pass rusher was taken into custody on Wednesday afternoon and faces charges of assault causing bodily injury to a family member, according to reports. Specific details about the alleged incident have not been released.
Hardy remains in custody as he awaits a court hearing scheduled for Thursday.
This isn’t Hardy’s first encounter with law enforcement. In 2014, he was arrested for allegedly attacking his then-girlfriend, an incident that significantly impacted his NFL career. Two years after that case, he faced additional legal issues when he was taken into custody for cocaine possession.
During his six-year NFL career, Hardy played for both the Carolina Panthers and Dallas Cowboys, earning All-Pro and Pro Bowl honors in 2013. His promising football trajectory was derailed following the 2014 domestic violence incident.
After leaving professional football, Hardy transitioned to mixed martial arts and competed in several UFC bouts. His athletic career has been marked by both professional achievements and personal controversies.
Hardy was contemplating becoming a pro grappler just days before the arrest.
The investigation into the current allegations is ongoing, with more information expected to emerge following his court appearance.
