New York Giants cornerback Janoris Jenkins posted a statement on Instagram expressing "regret and sadness" for the death of his close friend Roosevelt Rene at his Fair Lawn, New Jersey, home last month.
Police have charged Jenkins' older brother, William Jenkins Jr., with aggravated manslaughter. William Jenkins was arrested on a parole violation in Ontario County, New York, before being questioned and subsequently arrested for the death.
Janoris Jenkins confirmed in his statement that he was not in New Jersey at the time of the incident. The Pro Bowl cornerback was in Florida finishing a promotional tour for his Jackrabbit Tour 2.