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Former NFL linebacker Antonio Morrison was arrested this week and charged with intimidation, a felony, according to the Indianapolis Star.

A series of erratic behavior by Morrison led neighbors to call Carmel, Indiana, police on multiple occasions.

Morrison initially allegedly accused a neighbor of “stepping into his space” on April 22 and made lewd comments to the man, according to court documents obtained by the newspaper. A day later, the same neighbor called police, accusing Morrison of threatening to kill him.

The man told police he feared for his life, according to the affidavit.

Police issued a warrant for Morrison’s arrest Monday and a second affidavit was filed Wednesday, seeking to seize a firearm owned by Morrison.

Morrison threatened a different neighbor May 1, according to the affidavit. Then, last Sunday, the Carmel Fire Department responded to a fire call at a condominium. Morrison told firefighters through a window that he had burned food and everything was fine but refused to come outside.

Firefighters spotted a shotgun at the entry door.

Police arrested Morrison on Thursday on preliminary charges of battery and battery against a public safety official, according to the Indianapolis Star. Court records show he has not been formally charged, and it remains unclear if the Carmel and Indianapolis incidents are related.

The Colts made Morrison a fourth-round draft choice in 2016. They traded him to the Packers in 2018.

Morrison, 25, was released by the Packers on March 8, 2019.

A former NFL player from Valdosta was arrested in Florida on Wednesday after allegedly having sex with an underage girl multiple times.

Telvin Smith, 29, who most recently played linebacker for the Jacksonville Jaguars, was taken into custody at his home and booked into the Duval County Jail shortly before 5:30 p.m., ESPN reported. 

He is charged with one count of unlawful sexual activity with certain minors. 

Smith’s warrant shows he is accused of having sex with a 17-year-old girl on multiple occasions, both at his Jacksonville home and inside his Cadillac Escalade, according to multiple media reports. 

Authorities said the teenager’s DNA was recovered from Smith’s SUV, which was collected as evidence in December, Jacksonville-based WTLV reported. 

According to the news station, the former NFL player met the girl at her job last summer and took several pictures with her. She and a coworker both testified that Smith knew how old she was at the time because she told him she had just celebrated her 17th birthday, according to his arrest warrants. 

He also reportedly offered the teen money after one sexual encounter and instructed her not to tell anyone about their relationship or he could go to jail, according to his warrant. Instead, he told her to say he was serving as her “mentor” if anyone asked, authorities said. 

In Florida, it is a second-degree felony for anyone 24 or older to engage in sexual activity with someone who is 16 or 17, ESPN reported.

Smith has since been released from jail after posting a $50,000 bond.

FLASHBACK: FSU linebacker Telvin Smith visiting Falcons

In a statement, the Jacksonville Jaguars said the team is aware of the charges involving the former linebacker, but unable to comment on the ongoing investigation.

The Valdosta native attended Lowndes High School before playing college football at Florida State. He was selected by the Jaguars in the fifth round of the 2014 draft.

In his five NFL seasons, Smith recorded 586 tackles, nine interceptions and 7.5 sacks through 76 games. Three of those interceptions were returned for touchdowns.  

The team reached the AFC Championship game in January 2018 but lost to the New England Patriots 24-20. 

In May 2019, Smith announced on social media that he would not play last season, saying he needed to take time off for his family and his health, ESPN reported. He was placed on the team’s reserve/retired list before training camp began in July.

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Telvin Smith, 29, who most recently played linebacker for the Jacksonville Jaguars, was taken into custody at his home and booked into the Duval County Jail shortly before 5:30 p.m., ESPN reported. 

He is charged with one count of unlawful sexual activity with certain minors. 

Smith’s warrant shows he is accused of having sex with a 17-year-old girl on multiple occasions, both at his Jacksonville home and inside his Cadillac Escalade, according to multiple media reports. 

Authorities said the teenager’s DNA was recovered from Smith’s SUV, which was collected as evidence in December, Jacksonville-based WTLV reported. 

According to the news station, the former NFL player met the girl at her job last summer and took several pictures with her. She and a coworker both testified that Smith knew how old she was at the time because she told him she had just celebrated her 17th birthday, according to his arrest warrants. 

He also reportedly offered the teen money after one sexual encounter and instructed her not to tell anyone about their relationship or he could go to jail, according to his warrant. Instead, he told her to say he was serving as her “mentor” if anyone asked, authorities said. 

In Florida, it is a second-degree felony for anyone 24 or older to engage in sexual activity with someone who is 16 or 17, ESPN reported.

Smith has since been released from jail after posting a $50,000 bond.

FLASHBACK: FSU linebacker Telvin Smith visiting Falcons

In a statement, the Jacksonville Jaguars said the team is aware of the charges involving the former linebacker, but unable to comment on the ongoing investigation.

The Valdosta native attended Lowndes High School before playing college football at Florida State. He was selected by the Jaguars in the fifth round of the 2014 draft.

In his five NFL seasons, Smith recorded 586 tackles, nine interceptions and 7.5 sacks through 76 games. Three of those interceptions were returned for touchdowns.  

The team reached the AFC Championship game in January 2018 but lost to the New England Patriots 24-20. 

In May 2019, Smith announced on social media that he would not play last season, saying he needed to take time off for his family and his health, ESPN reported. He was placed on the team’s reserve/retired list before training camp began in July.

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