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Early Tuesday morning, New York Jets wide receiver Braylon Edwards was arrested for driving while intoxicated. At about 5:15 a.m. in Manhattan, officers pulled over Edwards' SUV because of excessive tinting. They gave him a breath test on the scene and at the police station where he tested . Edwards was twice the legal limit."We are very disappointed in Braylon's actions this morning. The Player Protect program is in place for our organization to prevent this situation. Braylon is aware of this program and showed poor judgment," Jets GM Mike Tannenbaum said in a statement. "We are reviewing the information with the league and will impose the appropriate disciplinary measures."
The Player Protect program provides a 24-hour driving service for athletes to prevent this exact situation. The company also provides security, so athletes don't feel the necessity to pack a firearm when they go out. On Wednesday, Edwards released a statement apologizing for his actions:
"I would like to apologize to my family, my fans, (owner Woody) Johnson, Mike Tannenbaum, Rex Ryan and my teammates," Edwards said. "I will respect the process that is in place and will fully cooperate with the league. I am truly happy to be a member of the New York Jets and I hope I have the opportunity to retire here. I now have to regain the trust of my teammates, the organization and the fans."
The NFL is yet to comment on any possible punishment for Edwards, but the Jets did say he will most likely play, but not start, in the next game against the Miami Dolphins.