Crime

Dallas Cowboys Defensive Lineman Tyrone Crawford Charged With Misdemeanor After Bar Brawl

May 14, 2019 / 3:41 PM CDT / CBS Texas

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FRISCO, Texas (CBSDFW.COM/CBS SPORTS) - Dallas Cowboys defensive lineman Tyrone Crawford has been charged with a misdemeanor count of unlawful assembly from a March 15 incident at a bar in Florida.

Cowboys' Tyrone Crawford Allegedly Involved In Florida Bar Brawl

Accused of instigating a fight, Crawford pleaded not guilty and now has a pretrial hearing scheduled for June 13.

Tyrone Crawford #98 of the Dallas Cowboys celebrates after a play during a game between the Dallas Cowboys and the Philadelphia Eagles at AT&T Stadium on October 30, 2016 in Arlington, Texas. (Photo by Tom Pennington/Getty Images)

The NFL is said to be investigating allegations Crawford pushed police officers during an altercation the Coyote Ugly Saloon in Panama City Beach.

Crawford may eventually face a suspension from the NFL, regardless of how the legal case plays out.

Crawford started at least 14 games each of the past five seasons, topping out at 5.5 sacks in 2018 while splitting time between defensive end and defensive tackle.