flgreen Posted February 9, 2010 Share Posted February 9, 2010 The Cleveland Browns terminated the contract of wide receiver Donte' Stallworth, the team announced Monday. Stallworth After a year-long suspension for killing a pedestrian while driving drunk, Stallworth was reinstated Sunday by NFL commissioner Roger Goodell. Goodell said Friday he met with Stallworth about a month ago, and the receiver is "in a better place than he was." Goodell said Stallworth recognized what he did wrong and has prepared himself to return to the NFL. Stallworth, 28, was charged with DUI manslaughter March 14 in an early morning accident that killed 59-year-old Mario Reyes, a Miami construction worker who was on his way home. Stallworth's blood-alcohol level after the crash was .126, well above Florida's legal limit of .08, according to results of a blood test. In mid-June, Stallworth was given a 30-day jail sentence, of which he served 24 days, and reached an undisclosed financial settlement with Reyes' family. Two days after sentencing, the NFL suspended Stallworth indefinitely without pay. Stallworth played just one season for the Browns after signing a seven-year, $35 million contract in 2008. That year he recorded 17 receptions for 170 yards in 11 games. Monday's release officially makes Stallworth an unrestricted free agent. James Walker covers the AFC North for ESPN.com. The Associated Press contributed to this story. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
visajets Posted February 9, 2010 Share Posted February 9, 2010 NO Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jaspegs Posted February 9, 2010 Share Posted February 9, 2010 SIGN THIS BEAST Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aec4 Posted February 9, 2010 Share Posted February 9, 2010 TSAEB SIHT NGIS Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flgreen Posted February 9, 2010 Author Share Posted February 9, 2010 29 years old. Pretty productive. Position of need. With how limited the Jets will be in FA, it might be worth a shot to talk to him. If the Browns just released him, he is fair game Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
visajets Posted February 9, 2010 Share Posted February 9, 2010 29 years old. Pretty productive. Position of need. With how limited the Jets will be in FA, it might be worth a shot to talk to him. If the Browns just released him, he is fair game Hes a better option than Clowney. The problem of course is the baggage. Hes got a vehiculiar homicide dui on his rap sheet. Id be concerned about the overall image it will bring to the JETS. Id much rather see him in a Raiders uni. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flgreen Posted February 9, 2010 Author Share Posted February 9, 2010 I could care less about the image. Rex is making the Jets the team everyone loves to hate any way. What’s important is if Stallworth has learned his lesson, and is he ready to play. He is way better then anyone the Jets have for #3. He is also better then anyone they are likely to get with the “no cap” situation Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Larz Posted February 9, 2010 Share Posted February 9, 2010 he had weed and booze in him, right ? NO Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted February 9, 2010 Share Posted February 9, 2010 Do you really want Edwards and Stallworth on the same team?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
visajets Posted February 9, 2010 Share Posted February 9, 2010 Plaxico Burress is a better option. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flgreen Posted February 9, 2010 Author Share Posted February 9, 2010 I agree on Plax being a better option. Problem is he doesn Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bitonti Posted February 9, 2010 Share Posted February 9, 2010 any1 who was out of football last year isn't really that good of an option Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
visajets Posted February 9, 2010 Share Posted February 9, 2010 any1 who was out of football last year isn't really that good of an option Id take Plaxico Burress or Donte Stallworth anyday over Clowney. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ghost Posted February 9, 2010 Share Posted February 9, 2010 We are not the Oakland Raiders. We can get better options than Stallworth who hasn't produced in a long time. He even sucked with Tom Brady throwing to him. No thanks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dbatesman Posted February 9, 2010 Share Posted February 9, 2010 We are not the Oakland Raiders. We can get better options than Stallworth who hasn't produced in a long time. He even sucked with Tom Brady throwing to him. No thanks. This. Wring your hands all you want. The reason Stallworth is a bad option has nothing to do with the fact that he killed a guy with his car and everything to do with the fact that he's bad at football. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
124 Posted February 9, 2010 Share Posted February 9, 2010 This is who I want as our slot man/#3 receiver. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JETfrmWOMBtoTOMB Posted February 9, 2010 Share Posted February 9, 2010 IDK. Killing someone by getting in a car when u're ****faced doesn't seem like something that should be forgiven so easily. Maybe he shouldn't be in jail because it was an accident but he shouldn't be able to go back to his regular life as if nothing happened either... I think he needs to be made an example of... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bruce Banner Posted February 9, 2010 Share Posted February 9, 2010 Security cameras showed that the guy Stallworth hit was crossing the street in the middle while stumbling around. The guy he hit was drunker than he was. Its because of the videotape that the family of the victim isn't on the warpath and he got off so easily. My opinion is he paid a high enough price and its time to move on. If he can still play and will help the team then get him. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ZachEY Posted February 9, 2010 Share Posted February 9, 2010 any1 who was out of football last year isn't really that good of an option So, Gholston was out of football the past two years, and we're still keeping him around. That was fun. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SayNoToDMC Posted February 9, 2010 Share Posted February 9, 2010 Yeah right, Woody is big on image. He just fined our coach 50k for for going down to Miami and flipping Dolphins fans the bird. Stallworth went down there and ran one over. Not to mention he's not any good and hasn't played in a year. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jetfan13 Posted February 9, 2010 Share Posted February 9, 2010 Do you really want Edwards and Stallworth on the same team?? AGAIN? no thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CoachTsurfing Posted February 9, 2010 Share Posted February 9, 2010 Plaxico Burress is a better option. agreed, not even looking at talent vs. talent. just the fact that he was driving wasted and killed someone he shouldn't even be let out of jail yet. Plax is just an idiot. if stallworth had killed someone because of an accident, then I'd say yes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jetfan13 Posted February 9, 2010 Share Posted February 9, 2010 agreed, not even looking at talent vs. talent. just the fact that he was driving wasted and killed someone he shouldn't even be let out of jail yet. Plax is just an idiot. if stallworth had killed someone because of an accident, then I'd say yes. so carrying a loaded gun into a crowded bar in Manhatten is better then DUI manslaughter charges? Plax was just lucky that he shot himself instead of someone else or he would be under his jail cell now.. SAY NO TO BOTH.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slats Posted February 9, 2010 Share Posted February 9, 2010 Stallworth's a journeyman, pushing 30, who played for four different teams in the four years before he was suspended for manslaughter. He's not worth even taking a look at. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CoachTsurfing Posted February 9, 2010 Share Posted February 9, 2010 so carrying a loaded gun into a crowded bar in Manhatten is better then DUI manslaughter charges? Plax was just lucky that he shot himself instead of someone else or he would be under his jail cell now.. SAY NO TO BOTH.. Out of the two criminal offense yes, Plax's was not as servere. You can't incriminate someone on what might have happened, only what happened. The dude was carrying an illegal fire arm, got caught, is serving his time. The only person he hurt was himself. Stallworth killed someone because he got drunk and high. Complete disregard for other people. Just my opinion. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flgreen Posted February 9, 2010 Author Share Posted February 9, 2010 Security cameras showed that the guy Stallworth hit was crossing the street in the middle while stumbling around. The guy he hit was drunker than he was. Its because of the videotape that the family of the victim isn't on the warpath and he got off so easily. My opinion is he paid a high enough price and its time to move on. If he can still play and will help the team then get him. Yep The court kind of ruled that Stallworth would have hit him drunk or sober, hence the light sentence. If Ray Ray can still play in the NFL so should Stallworth. We are not talking about him taking away Cotchery Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SayNoToDMC Posted February 9, 2010 Share Posted February 9, 2010 Yep The court kind of ruled that Stallworth would have hit him drunk or sober, hence the light sentence. If Ray Ray can still play in the NFL so should Stallworth. We are not talking about him taking away Cotchery Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joe Jets fan Posted February 9, 2010 Share Posted February 9, 2010 If he could play like Ray Ray I'd hand deliver the contract to him myself. He sucks and comes with baggage that isn't worth a player who wasn't any good before taking a year off football. thats all that matters to me Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mistalava Posted February 9, 2010 Share Posted February 9, 2010 Security cameras showed that the guy Stallworth hit was crossing the street in the middle while stumbling around. The guy he hit was drunker than he was. Its because of the videotape that the family of the victim isn't on the warpath and he got off so easily. My opinion is he paid a high enough price and its time to move on. If he can still play and will help the team then get him. So, I guess you are calling it a "push"? Amazing logic. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jetsfan80 Posted February 10, 2010 Share Posted February 10, 2010 We need a SLOT RECEIVER, guys. Not a late-20's locker room cancer who's lost a step. Either the draft or the offseason progression of Danny Woodhead would fill that spot, not a potentially pricey free agent. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greenranger Posted February 10, 2010 Share Posted February 10, 2010 He's working out with the Lions. http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2010/02/09/source-stallworth-is-working-out-with-the-lions/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
124 Posted February 10, 2010 Share Posted February 10, 2010 He's working out with the Lions. http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2010/02/09/source-stallworth-is-working-out-with-the-lions/ Smart move by DET. The guy can still ball, a year away is only a year away. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vitony Posted February 10, 2010 Share Posted February 10, 2010 I don't know if I want him or not, I am on the fence. He can be productive and showed that, he is still under 30 and can run the underneath routes. However, he could be a cancer and he has been a journeyman. However, just as a side note. The final 8 rule does not apply to him because he was under contract and released, the final 8 rule in an uncapped year only applies to those players who were already UFA. Any player who is released is fair game. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SenorGato Posted February 11, 2010 Share Posted February 11, 2010 Don't think Stallworth is that bad of a guy, but I'm just against signing one of the NFL stars who got away with killing somebody. It's just f'n...awkward. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jetsfan80 Posted February 11, 2010 Share Posted February 11, 2010 Don't think Stallworth is that bad of a guy, but I'm just against signing one of the NFL stars who got away with killing somebody. It's just f'n...awkward. So acquiring Ray Lewis would be out of the question, correct? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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