Charger Linebacker with Off-field Woes

The focus in this blog is mainly to focus on Cleveland sports. This story I found particularly interesting, when players just do not live up to potential, allegedly.

Shaun Phillips, a 24 year-old backup linebacker, was charged with resisting arrest when he was allegedly involved in a struggle with a patrol officer.

The Associated Press reported that at around 2 a.m. Phillips was seen with a woman in a local neighborhood in the San Diego area. According to the patrol officer, Phillips had the woman in a headlock and seemed to be in pain.

Allegedly, the officer came over to approach the 6'3", 262 lb defensive player and tapped him on the arm. After this, a struggle started.

This fourth round pick from Purdue saw significant action in 2005, starting in three games. Phillips finished with seven quarterback sacks, second on the team.