Detroit Lions Release Guard Rodney Austin After Arrest for Assaulting Woman and Young Child

Chances are the NFL dream is going to be over for Rodney Austin following his release by the Detroit Lions Tuesday morning. Austin had spent most of the last three seasons on the practice squad for the Lions playing in just one game in 2013, but as long as you are still on the team there is always a chance for the dream to come to fruition.

However, no one is going to want to sign a player that has been arrested for assaulting a woman and for assaulting a child under the age of 12.

via Twitter

Austin was arrested in North Carolina Friday on four misdemeanor charges: assault on a female, assault on a child under 12, interference with emergency communication, and misdemeanor larceny. He was eventually released on bond.

The NFL's penalties for domestic violence are stiff enough as is, but since a young child is involved as well the penalty is even stiffer. With most teams wary of players with baggage it would not be surprising if this was the end of the NFL line for Austin.

His release leaves the Lions with just two guards on the roster. It would not be surprising to see the team sign a veteran free agent soon, and will likely draft a guard as well.

Rodney Austin released by #Lions after arrest for charges including assault on a female, assault on child under 12 http://t.co/5nVvQSf7ju
— Ashley Dunkak (@AshleyDunkak) April 21, 2015

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