Denver Broncos defensive end Antonio Smith is being investigated in Texas for child abuse.
No charges have been filed, but Fort Bend County district attorney John Healey Jr. confirmed to 9News Denver that an allegation was received.
“Our Sherriff’s Office has received some information, they’re working with our office to try and find out as much information as we can about the allegation,” Healey said. “At this particular point anything in reference to Mr. Smith is just than – an allegation.”
The news of an investigation into Smith was first reported by TMZ early Thursday morning.