Mike Patterson has the munchies

by JasonB on Feb 23, 2008 11:23 AM EST in News

Eagles DT Mike Patterson?

Philadelphia Eagles defensive tackle Mike Patterson was arrested Saturday and charged with marijuana possession in Evesham, police said today.

Police said they found a vehicle on the side of the road with damage caused by a minor motor vehicle accident around 6 a.m. They said they smelled burning marijuana coming from inside and found Patterson and the marijuana inside. They said Patterson admitted it was his.

Mike Patterson was charged with possession of marijuana under 50 grams and released pending a court appearance, police said. His brother was charged with resisting arrest, posted bail and was released pending a court appearance, police said.

Not the worst thing in the world a guy could get arrested for, but still not what you want to see from an important member of your team. However, this is the first Eagle to be arrested in quite a long time.

In other Eagles/Weed news, Donte Stallworth is a free agent.

The Patriots [team stats] have officially declined to pick up the option on Donte' Stallworth.

The wide receiver was due $6 million on Sunday and another $2 million on March 1. Now he's free to negotiate with anyone.

Thanks to JoeD and Ajay for the links.

0 recs | Comment 7 comments

Story-email Email Printer Print

Comments

so much for fitz bein an eagle..

http://www.nfl.com/news/story?id=09000d5d806d4a14&template=without-video&confirm=true

by eagleyosh on Feb 23, 2008 8:53 PM EST 0 recs

Well

Like you, I would certainly rather be reading headlines that said something like "Graves aggravated by lack of progress in contract talks."

But, him saying they aren't letting Fitzgerald go ultimately doesn't get them anywhere. They still have to re-work that deal, and the choices are all Fitzgerald's. It's in his hands whether he wants to hold their ability to sign anyone of note this offseason (by re-doing his deal).

If he doesn't want to (and the only reason he would is his own good will), then the Cardinals will have a choice -- find a way to get rid of him or determine keeping him is more important than acquiring other players.

http://www.sporsdork.com

by BFH on Feb 24, 2008 10:27 AM EST up 0 recs