There the word trouble and you can spell it with a capital T when it comes to Texas and the Dallas Cowboys. America’s team has been a magnet for players with questionable resumes. Signing Aldon Smith is the latest risk Jerry Jones is taking in hopes of a huge reward.
Josh Brent
On Dec. 8, 2012, Josh Brent flipped his car on the Texas State Highway 114 at 2:21 a.m. while driving under the influence, killing his passenger, college and Cowboys teammate Jerry Brown. Brent announced his retirement on July 18, 2013, to focus on his off-the-field issues pertaining to the charges of intoxicated manslaughter. After serving his punishment in prison and going through a rehabilitation process, he was reinstated by the NFL following a 10-game suspension. On Nov. 11, 2014, he was activated from the team’s reserve/suspended list. His troubles with the law have continued long after his NFL career.