Cowboys DE Snowden Suspended Three Games After DUI Plea
Cowboys DE Snowden suspended three games following no-contest DUI plea.
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NFL Player Conduct Suspensions
NFL suspensions issued to players for violations of the league's personal conduct policy, including DUI arrests and legal proceedings.
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2026-08-15 to 2026-11-12 · UTC publication dates
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NFL suspends Cowboys defensive end Charles Snowden for three games
The NFL suspended Dallas Cowboys defensive end Charles Snowden for the first three games of the 2026 regular season due to a violation of the league's personal conduct policy. The suspension stems from a December 2024 DUI arrest while he was a member of the Las Vegas Raiders. Snowden will miss games against the New York Giants, Washington Commanders, and Baltimore Ravens, but is eligible to participate in preseason activities. He can return for Week 4 against the Houston Texans.
Charles Snowden enters no-contest plea to misdemeanor DUI charge
Dallas Cowboys defensive end Charles Snowden, 28, entered a no-contest plea in January 2026 to resolve a December 2024 DUI arrest. While playing for the Las Vegas Raiders, his blood-alcohol level was measured at more than twice the legal limit when he was found asleep in his SUV. He was ordered to pay a $1,000 fine and attend coroner's and DUI courses. Upon completing these requirements, the charge will be reduced to reckless driving.
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