According to a tweet from NFL insider Ian Rapoport, the charges have been dropped against former Cowboys receiver Lucky Whitehead due to a mistaken identity.
The statement, expressing regret, from Prince William County Police Sergeant Jonathan L. Perok on the situation surrounding Lucky Whitehead pic.twitter.com/FJcRSGilSZ
— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) July 25, 2017
The Cowboys were proactive in handling the situation, releasing Whitehead just before the start of their first training camp practice. Whitehead is now eligible to be claimed on waivers if another team would like to give him a chance.