LaBrina McDonald's frustration was potent Tuesday evening as she contemplated her son's lost opportunity to continue his NFL career with the Bears.
Ray McDonald was arrested Monday morning in Santa Clara, Calif., on misdemeanor charges of domestic violence and child endangerment after an incident involving his former fiancee. His second domestic violence arrest in the last nine months prompted the Bears to release him.
LaBrina McDonald remained shaken by the developments.
"He's learned a hard lesson about inviting certain people into his life," she said in a phone conversation. "He has lost his NFL career. And the thing about it now, he's got to realize it's not just about the NFL.