Jets’ safety Maye remorseful for DUI arrest
Marcus Maye knew where to go once the news of his DUI arrest from February became public.
He went straight to the coach’s office, seeking out Robert Saleh to explain what happened and why he kept it from the New York Jets for more than seven months.
“It’s just an adult thing to do,” Maye said Thursday while speaking to reporters for the first time since his arrest was reported on Oct. 4. “Just own up (to) my situation, tell him about it and talk about it and we handled it and we kept going.”
Broward County court records show the 28-year-old Maye was charged with three misdemeanors — driving under the influence, Dui/damage to property, and leaving the scene of an accident — after a car crash on Feb. 22 in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. He’s also facing a civil lawsuit “in excess” of $30,000 filed by the driver of the car he hit, according to court documents.
Maye said he wasn’t allowed to comment on his legal situation, but was remorseful.
“Oh, yeah, definitely,” he said. “I mean, the situation happened, I definitely feel sorry for it. You know, I learned from it, owned everything. Just got to keep going.”
Maye’s arrest could subject him to the NFL’S personal conduct policy and result in the safety being suspended. The league is reviewing the matter under its policies, and Maye could also be subject to discipline since he didn’t inform the Jets when it happened.
Browns 17, Broncos 14: Case Keenum stepped in for Baker Mayfield and made the most of his first start in two years, third-string back D’ernest Johnson rushed for 146 yards and busted-up Cleveland beat Denver. Keenum didn’t put up impressive stats (21-of-33 for 199 yards), but threw a touchdown pass and did enough — as did Cleveland’s maligned defense — to get the Browns (4-3) a much-needed victory.
Jets: LB C.J. Mosley (hamstring) and TE Tyler Kroft (back) didn’t practice for the second straight day, leaving them uncertain to play Sunday.
Chargers: Wide receiver/return specialist Andre Roberts signed with Los
Angeles on Thursday after being released earlier this week by the Houston Texans.
Packers: Green Bay signed veteran outside linebacker Whitney Mercilus.
Notes: A Congressional committee is seeking documents and information from the NFL regarding the investigation into the Washington Football Team and how the league handled it. The House Committee on Oversight and Reform said Thursday it sent a letter to Commissioner Roger Goodell requesting by Nov. 4 all documents and communication about the probe into the workplace culture at the Washington Football Team . ... Former Dallas Cowboys offensive lineman Brandon Knight says he’s taking a break from football to address his mental health. Knight went from the Cowboys to Baltimore via waivers this week, but he did not report to the Ravens.