Lucky Whitehead seems to be having the worst string of luck lately. A week ago, we were discussing the story about someone holding his dog for ransom (which thankfully ended with a pleasant conclusion). Within a week, Whitehead was arrested for alleged shoplifting, which resulted in the Dallas Cowboys releasing Whitehead despite Whitehead pleading his innocence.
Whitehead was right.
All charges against Whitehead in the alleged shoplifting incident in Virginia were dropped due to a confirmed mistaken identity by the police. Prince William County Police Sergeant Jonathan L. Perok released a statement explaining the situation and apologizing to Whitehead, which was shared via Twitter by Ian Rapoport of NFL Network;
The statement, expressing regret, from Prince William County Police Sergeant Jonathan L. Perok on the situation surrounding Lucky Whitehead pic.twitter.com/FJcRSGilSZ
— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) July 25, 2017
This puts the Dallas Cowboys in quite a sticky situation. As we noted yesterday, the Cowboys have gone to bat to defend players that have been connected to various criminal activities, from Greg Hardy to Nolan Carroll to Ezekiel Elliott. Somehow, Whitehead has been the only player to really feel the wrath bad PR can bring the Cowboys.
That coincidence has not gone unnoticed and unchallenged.
Cowboys sure were quick to cut a fringe roster guy with a sniff of trouble (despite swearing innocence) day after having roster questioned.
— Will Brinson (@WillBrinson) July 25, 2017
@dallascowboys Drugs, beat women, DWI, guns – all OK. @ninjafast22 Theft, but falsely accused – not OK & gets cut? Terrible culture & a joke
— Jason V. (@jsv8412) July 25, 2017
Dallas Cowboys truly America's Team, judging before they get the facts about someone
— Never take your eyes off your opponent (@blackops1974) July 25, 2017
https://twitter.com/kenf_2012/status/889882714429681665
The Cowboys should act quickly to make amends with Whitehead, as it is being reported the Cowboys did not do a lot of research before making this decision regarding Whitehead’s status with the team.
Unfortunately, it may be too late for that, as he can officially be claimed by any team starting tomorrow afternoon.
#Cowboys didn't get paperwork in on Lucky Whitehead early enough for yesterday. Assuming they still do it, he can be claimed Wednesday at 4.
— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) July 25, 2017
This is certainly not a good look for the Cowboys.
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