News

Seahawks release Boykin after assault allegation

Seattle Seahawks quarterback Trevone Boykin (2) signals at the line of scrimmage during the first half of an NFL preseason football game against the Oakland Raiders in Oakland, Calif., Thursday, Aug. 31, 2017. (AP Photo/Ben Margot) Photo: Associated Press/Ben Margot


DALLAS (AP) — The Seattle Seahawks released quarterback Trevone Boykin shortly after his girlfriend alleged in a television interview that he physically assaulted her in Texas.

The practice squad player was released from the team Tuesday, after WFAA-TV in Dallas posted an interview with Boykin’s girlfriend. She alleges he broke her jaw during an altercation last week in Mansfield, southwest of Dallas.

Boykin’s agent, Drew Pittman, told the station the allegations are false. Mansfield police told WFAA that Boykin is under investigation.

The 24-year-old Boykin has spent his NFL career with Seattle.

He was arrested in Dallas last year when a vehicle he was in hit seven people on a sidewalk. He was later charged with public intoxication and possession of marijuana.

Boykin also was arrested for assaulting a police officer and public intoxication shortly before the Alamo Bowl during his senior season at TCU.

Recent Headlines

23 hours ago in Sports

South Africa reaches World Cup knockout round for 1st time with 1-0 win over South Korea

South Africa advanced to the knockout phase of the World Cup for the first time with a 1-0 victory over South Korea on Wednesday night.

23 hours ago in Sports

Detroit Lions player Terrion Arnold arrested in connection to Florida kidnapping and robbery

Detroit Lions player Terrion Arnold has been arrested in connection to a kidnapping and robbery in Florida and faces felony charges, officials said Wednesday.

2 days ago in Sports

As eyes are on the men at the World Cup, the Women’s World Cup countdown has begun

While most of the soccer world is focused on the men at the World Cup, the countdown has begun for the 2027 Women's World Cup in Brazil.

3 days ago in Sports

US eases restriction on Iran’s World Cup team, allowing travel 2 days before next match

The U.S. is easing its restrictions on Iran's World Cup team, allowing the squad to travel into the country two days before its next match, the U.S. Department of Homeland Security said Tuesday.

3 days ago in Sports

Mavericks announce hiring of Dusty May as coach hours before the start of the NBA draft

The Dallas Mavericks officially announced Dusty May as their new coach just a few hours before entering the NBA draft with the ninth pick on Tuesday night.