Dallas Cowboys rookie defensive end Donovan Ezeiruaku was arrested in North Texas on Sunday on suspicion of reckless driving and later released after posting bond, according to jail records and local reports.
Arrest Details
Jail records indicate Ezeiruaku was taken into custody Sunday by the Texas Department of Public Safety on a reckless driving allegation and booked into the Collin County jail before bonding out, as reported by CBS News Texas. The station’s video report cites county jail records for both the arrest and release information.
Rookie Season And Recent On-Field Incident
Ezeiruaku, a 2025 second-round pick by Dallas, wrapped up his rookie season with 40 tackles and two sacks. Earlier this month, he drew extra attention when he was ejected from the Cowboys’ Week 18 matchup against the New York Giants after a sideline altercation, according to The Dallas Morning News.
Where The Records Come From
The Collin County Sheriff’s Office publishes a public inmate list and details about the county detention facility, which is the source of the jail records cited in media coverage. The facility is located in McKinney at 4300 Community Ave., according to the Collin County Sheriff's Office.
Legal Implications
Under Texas law, reckless driving is defined as operating a vehicle in willful or wanton disregard for the safety of persons or property. It is a misdemeanor that can carry a fine of up to $200, up to 30 days in county jail, or both, according to Texas Transportation Code §545.401. The eventual outcome in Ezeiruaku’s case will depend on how prosecutors choose to proceed and what evidence the arresting officers documented.
Team Response And Next Steps
The report from CBS did not include a comment from the Cowboys, and it was not immediately clear whether the team or the NFL had opened any disciplinary review. Reporters and public-records watchers will be monitoring for court filings or official team statements that shed more light on the arrest and bond.
The arrest adds an off-field storyline to Ezeiruaku’s rookie year, arriving just days after his Week 18 ejection. This report will be updated if new public records or statements from the team provide additional information.
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