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Ex-NFL star Chad Johnson has an arrest warrant with his name on it for failing to report to his probation officer.

Chad Johnson's warrant was issued May 7 for violation of the probation he received for head-butting his ex-wife, "Basketball Wives" mainstay Evelyn Lozada, back in 2012, reports the Associated Press.

With Johnson still MIA, he may face even more dire consequences if he continues to evade arrest.

Ex-Lions WR Titus Young Busted for DUI, 2 Burglaries in 1 Week

Former Detroit Lions wide receiver Titus Young has been arrested for the third time in a week. For the sake of Young and any of his fans, let's hope he takes a break from the cuffs. Third time's the charm, right?

Young was arrested on one DUI charge and two burglaries. Here's the lowdown on what he's facing:

Michael Boley's 'Secret' Child Abuse Arrest Ends in Plea Deal

Ex-New York Giants linebacker Michael Boley was reportedly arrested for child abuse back in February -- three days after he was cut by the team.

Don't worry, you're not the only one who didn't know about this so-called "secret" child-abuse arrest, which happened on the DL. Boley was arrested for physically (not sexually) abusing his 5-year-old son, reports TMZ.

But Michael Boley's no-longer-secret child abuse case isn't going to trial, as the ex-NFL star has apparently struck a plea deal with prosecutors.

After rumors swirling about inappropriate drafting practices in February, the NFL has made their official policy about discrimination based on sexual orientation available to coaches, managers, and players.

The memo sent out Monday outlines a number of activities and questions which are not permitted, including asking potential draft picks if they like girls or have a girlfriend, reports NFL.com.

How does this NFL policy square with reports that some players have been asked these very same questions?

This may not be a good first month for Cleveland Browns linebacker Quentin Groves, who was busted for soliciting a prostitute last week.

Groves was arrested as part of a prostitution sting operation in which a female police officer posed as an escort hired for "full service," The Huffington Post reports.

The 28-year-old LB pleaded no contest to a charge of disorderly conduct earlier this week. But could Groves claim this was entrapment?

Honey Badger Update: LSU Looking at Defamation?

Last week, we discussed the Honey Badger's new policy of brutal honesty after he told an NFL team about failing more than 10 drug tests during college. Now former LSU cornerback Tyrann Mathieu is disputing the story, ESPN reports.

He told his alma mater the story in last week's USA Today doesn't accurately reflect the discussions that he had with various NFL teams.

If the Hone(st)y Badger is right, could LSU pursue a defamation case against USA Today or the assistant coach who leaked the comments?

'Honey Badger' Tells NFL He Failed More Than 10 Drug Tests at LSU

Apparently the Honey Badger missed out on D.A.R.E. and just said yes, over and over. Former LSU cornerback and NFL prospect Tyrann Mathieu, known as the "Honey Badger," told an NFL team he failed so many drug tests in college that he quit counting at 10. (No, it's not because he was stoned.)

But based on one NFL's coach reaction, it seems Mathieu's honesty really was the best policy.

Ex-Sooners QB Steve Davis Dies in Plane Crash

Former Oklahoma quarterback Steve Davis died in a plane crash over the weekend.

Davis was travelling in a private jet that took off from Tulsa, Oklahoma, and crashed near South Bend, Indiana, reports Tulsa's KOKI-TV.

Davis, 60, was a two-time champion under Coach Barry Switzer for the dominant Oklahoma football teams that reigned during the 1970s. Two others aboard the plane also were killed, while two passengers reportedly survived the crash.

Deion Sanders' child custody battle with his estranged wife Pilar is finally over. And it took jurors less than two hours to make their decision.

The Hall of Fame cornerback will get full custody of his two sons, while he and Pilar will share custody over their only daughter, reports Dallas' WFAA-TV.

Clearly not happy with the decision, Pilar pointed out that many pieces of evidence supporting her claim to the kids were not admitted into evidence. As a result, she called the decision prejudiced and said, "If that's not one-sided... you have to be blind, dumb, crazy, and stupid."

UW's Austin Seferian-Jenkins Arrested for DUI

University of Washington tight end Austin Seferian-Jenkins was arrested on suspicion of a DUI this weekend.

Seferian-Jenkins was arrested near Seattle's University District late Saturday and was released from custody, reports The Seattle Times.

UW football coach Steve Sarkisian said that Seferian-Jenkins will face internal discipline. It is still not clear what criminal charges the star tight end might face.