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Kelvin Joseph: Charges Imminent in Case? Changes Looming for Cowboys?
Amid questions surrounding his character and maturity, the Dallas Cowboys chosen Kentucky cornerback Kelvin Joseph within the second spherical of final yr’s NFL Draft, with the forty fourth total choose.
Joseph spent a lot of 2021 injured and noticed restricted enjoying time, however he nonetheless suits into the Cowboys’ future plans. That is assuming he is accessible to take action.
In March, Joseph was hanging out with associates from Baton Rouge, Louisiana within the Decrease Greenville a part of Dallas when an argument befell exterior a restaurant, that quickly escalated right into a drive-by capturing ensuing within the dying of 1 man.
Kelvin Joseph
Kelvin Joseph
Kelvin Joseph
That man was additionally from Baton Rouge. Video surveillance footage was launched to the general public and though sporting a hoodie over his head, one man was instantly identifiable. That man was Joseph. He was simply recognized by his massive necklace that claims “YKVD.” Joseph’s rap identify is “YKDV Bossman Fats,” which he additionally makes use of on social media.
Joseph met with police and has not but been charged with against the law, and his lawyer maintains Joseph was unarmed within the SUV. Not too long ago two males had been arrested in reference to the homicide.
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Cowboys proprietor Jerry Jones commented to reporters on Tuesday that there is no such thing as a new info concerning Joseph’s future availability to the group.
“It’s beneath investigation,” Jones mentioned. “I don’t know any greater than I’ve seen written. I’ve no info that impacts his standing this time of yr. He’s very energetic and concerned in preparing for the upcoming season.”
Jerry Jones and Kelvin Joseph
Kelvin Joseph
Kelvin Joseph
Though Joseph was launched after questioning by police, his future with the group stays in query, as Texas regulation may probably result in costs for anybody within the SUV on the time of the capturing, and a Dallas police spokesman says the investigation is ongoing.
Would doable costs for Joseph result in Dallas re-thinking its priorities on this weekend’s draft? After Jones said that Joseph’s scenario wouldn’t alter Dallas’ plans, he was requested why.
“Simply because I mentioned so,” Jones replied.
Whereas the Cowboys haven’t been a group to draw back from gamers with questionable backgrounds or doable character flaws, Jones & Co. can solely hope these pre-draft whispers about Joseph’s character and maturity stay simply that. Whispers.