Jonathan Dwyer Arrested: 5 Fast Facts You Need to Know

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Jonathan Dwyer, a running back for the Arizona Cardinals, has been arrested on charges of domestic violence, reports 3TV Sports Anchor Tyler Baldwin.

Here’s what we know so far:


1. He’s Arrested For Aggravated Assault & Preventing Someone From Calling 911

According to Tyler Baldwin, Dwyer was taken from practice and questioned by police in Phoenix. It’s about a fight that Dwyer allegedly had with his wife a while ago. His wife kept records of her injuries. According to TMZ, the arrest was for aggravated assault and preventing someone from calling 911.


2. He Has a Son With His Wife

Dwyer’s wife is named Kayla. The couple have one child, a boy named JJ. He was born in February 2013:

In December 2013, Dwyer posted this on his Twitter page:


3. Dwyer Has Only Been in Arizona Since March

Dwyer signed for the Cardinals in March 2014. He was first drafted by the Steelers in 2010, after being released by the team in 2013, he signed a one-year deal in Arizona.


4. Dwyer Was an FSU Commit

He’s a native of Woodstock, Georgia. Dwyer, despite initially committing to FSU, Dwyer opted to play college ball at Georgia Tech. He is a high school graduate from Carlton. J Kell High School.


5. According to the NFL, he ‘Struggles to Keep His Weight Down at Times’

According to his NFL profile, his weaknesses are:

Has outstanding size but can struggle to keep his weight down at times. Played in an option system not often seen in today’s college game resulting in some inflated stats. Lacks the elusiveness to turn nothing into something and make multiple defenders miss.