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Former Falcons LB Shembo takes plea deal in dog’s death

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9 years ago

August 12, 2015

Former Atlanta Falcons linebacker Prince Shembo reportedly pleaded guilty to a lesser charge in the death of his former girlfriend’s dog.

A felony charge of animal cruelty was dismissed last week after he pleaded guilty to a misdemeanor charge, his attorney told ESPN.com on Wednesday.

Attorney Jerry Froelich said Shembo will pay a $1,000 fine and perform community service. Shembo also volunteered to donate money to a charity focused on animal safety.

Froelich told ESPN.com that Shembo “just wanted to get it over with. He wanted to get on and move on with his NFL career.”

The Falcons released Shembo in May after he was charged in the dog’s death. Denicia Williams had reported to police on April 19 that her former boyfriend killed her Yorkie when she left the dog with him.

Shembo, who was drafted in the fourth round by the Falcons in 2014 from Notre Dame, played in all 16 games last year and finished with 59 tackles.

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Buccaneers admit mistake, boot Aguayo

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7 years ago

August 12, 2017

Football Insiders

In the NFL, it’s always better to admit a mistake than to compound it. For the Buccaneers, the decision to burn a 2016 second-round pick on kicker Robert Aguayo has proven to be a mistake. The Buccaneers made the definitive admission of their error on Saturday, cutting Aguayo. He exits with $428,000 in fully-guaranteed salary [more]

Source: Mike Florio of ProFootballTalk

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Did Bucs put too much pressure on Aguayo?

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7 years ago

August 12, 2017

Football Insiders

After the Buccaneers surprised everyone by taking a kicker with the 59th overall pick in the draft, G.M. Jason Licht explained the move by heaping superlatives on the player. “I was very excited along with my staff and coaches about Roberto for a very long time,” Licht told PFT Live in May 2016. “It’s not [more]

Source: Mike Florio of ProFootballTalk

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Broncos holding their breath on Derek Wolfe

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7 years ago

August 12, 2017

Football Insiders

Only two days after losing Billy Winn for the year with a torn ACL, the Broncos are now sweating out another potentially serious injury along the defensive line. Via multiple reports, Broncos defensive lineman Derek Wolfe was carted off the field during practice on Saturday. It’s being described as a right ankle injury by coach [more]

Source: Mike Florio of ProFootballTalk