(CBS Sports) Cardinals running back Jonathan Dywer was arrested in Arizona on Wednesday on charges related to domestic violence. Dwyer has been charged with aggravated assault and preventing someone from calling 911, the CBS Evening News has reported.
It's not clear yet who the victim was, but Dwyer is married with one child.
Dwyer's arrest comes on the same day that the Panthers placed defensive end Greg hardy on the Exempt/Commissioner's Permission list. Hardy, who's awaiting a jury trial on domestic violence charges, won't be able to participate in any team activities until his legal issues are resolved.
The arrest also comes less than 24 hours after the NFL announced that it would be hiring four women to serve as advisers to Roger Goodell to help shape the NFL's stance on domestic violence.
"Because domestic violence and sexual assault are broad societal issues, we have engaged leading experts to provide specialized advice and guidance in ensuring that the NFL's programs reflect the most current and effective approaches," Goodell wrote in a memo.
Dwyer's arrest comes on the heels of two other notable situations in the NFL.
Former Ravens running back Ray Rice was suspended indefinitely on Sept. 8 after TMZ released a video showing Rice punching his wife in an elevator in Atlantic City, N.J. The NFLPA is currently appealing that suspension on Rice's behalf.
Vikings running back Adrian Peterson is also on indefinite leave.
Peterson was indicted on charges of "reckless or negligent injury to a child" in Texas on Sept.12. On Wednesday, the team announced that Peterson would be placed on the Exempt/Commissioner's Permission list. Like Hardy, Peterson won't be able to participate in any team activities until his legal issues are resolved.
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