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The Dallas Cowboys are one of the NFL’s most recognizable and scrutinized franchises, both on and off the field. While the team has had decades of success, it’s also dealt with a fair share of off-field incidents involving player arrests.
This article provides a complete and up-to-date overview of every player arrested while still an active member of the Cowboys, including the charges and the team’s performance that season.
KaVontae Turpin, the Cowboys’ electric return specialist and 2024 All-Pro, was arrested in Allen, Texas, just months after signing a three-year, $18 million extension.
According to police, Turpin was pulled over for a traffic violation, and a search revealed marijuana and an unregistered firearm. He was released on bond but now faces possible discipline under the NFL’s personal conduct policy.
The arrest cast a shadow over an already disappointing 2024 season and could impact special teams in 2025.
Woods was arrested during the regular season in Frisco, Texas, after being pulled over and found with multiple containers of marijuana. Police also accused him of trying to hide or dispose of evidence during the stop.
Woods remained on the roster through the end of the season, which finished with a mediocre 8-8 record and no playoff berth.
Gathers, a former Baylor basketball player turned tight end, was arrested during the preseason just before the final roster cuts.
Although he had minimal playing time, his arrest added to an ongoing debate about player conduct and the team’s tolerance level. Despite the distraction, the Cowboys won the division and advanced to the divisional round of the playoffs.
Darren Hambrick made headlines for fleeing police during a routine stop. The incident occurred during the offseason, while the player was still under contract.
He remained on the team in 1999 before being released.
Ratliff, a four-time Pro Bowl defensive tackle, was arrested before the 2013 offseason.
He collided with a semi-truck while driving intoxicated and was later charged with a DUI. The incident capped a season filled with injuries and internal tension, and Ratliff would be...
