Falcons practice squad receiver is arrested for allegedly failing a sobriety exam, fighting cop and fleeing
Cameron Batson, Atlanta Falcons practice squad wide receiver was arrested Saturday morningAccording to the Atlanta Police Department, it is.
Batson, 27, was stopped Saturday morning for speeding and failing keep the vehicle in his lane. Batson was reportedly unsuccessful in a field-sobriety check by the officer. Batson was allegedly trying to get out of jail after being taken into police custody. fight the officerAccording to the police report, Although the officer discharged his weapon, he did not appear to have struck anyone. Batson fled in the car he was driving and crashed it near where he had been pulled over. Batson allegedly then tried to flee from officers. Batson was eventually found by officers who were searching the area. According to Atlanta police, he was taken into custody and “faces multiple charges.” The charges against him have not been disclosed.
Atlanta Journal-Constitution was informed by the Falcons that they are aware of the incident and have released a statement. gathering more information.
“We have been made aware of an overnight incident involving Cameron Batson and are currently gathering information from law enforcement agencies,” the team’s statement said. “We take this matter seriously and have no further comment at this time.”
Batson was undrafted in 2018 NFL Draft. He signed with the Tennessee Titans A month later, he was still active. As a rookie, Batson was active in 11 games and caught eight passes for 82 yard. Batson also played in 12 games for the Titans in 2020. He caught 12 passes to 100 yards and scored his first ever career touchdown. Batson was a Titans player in four games in 2021, catching two touchdown passes and receiving passes for 15 yards.
Batson was signed by the Falcons in June. He was then released in August. Batson was later added by the team to its practice squad. In 2022, he has not played in an NFL match.