Randle, a fifth-round pick in 2013, rushed for 343 yards and three touchdowns in 2014 and could be in line for more playing time if the Cowboys do not re-sign DeMarco Murray, who led the NFL in rushing in 2014. Dennis Wierzbicki-USA TODAY Sports
Former Dallas Cowboys running back Joseph Randle was arrested early Monday morning on a speeding charge after showing up at the home of his former girlfriend in Irving, Texas.
Later Monday, the Dallas Morning News reported that the Cowboys released Randle in early November due in part to his involvement in sports gambling. Randle denied the allegation in a text to the Fort Worth Star-Telegram that read, “No truth at all.”
According to the Morning News, Randle, 24, was arrested about 3 a.m. near the home of his ex-girlfriend. Irving police told the newspaper that Randle was arrested when an outstanding misdemeanor warrant was discovered.
According to police, Randle showed up at the home hoping to get some sleep before driving back to Kansas, where he is from, but residents turned him away and called police.
Randle was taken into custody. His bail was set at $359.
The Morning News cited sources saying that Randle was betting on sports, though Cowboys owner Jerry Jones told the newspaper last week that the team had no evidence Randle bet on NFL games.
NFL spokesman Greg Aiello told the Morning News that the league never had reason to believe Randle bet on sports.
On Nov. 25, Randle was arrested following an altercation at a Kansas casino. He was booked on suspicion of criminal threat, assault of a law enforcement officer, battery, disorderly conduct, criminal trespass, disorderly conduct and interference with a law enforcement officer.
Randle was suspended four games by the NFL on Nov. 10 under the league’s personal conduct policy one week after he was released by the Cowboys.
The NFL investigated an arrest last February in Randle’s hometown of Wichita, Kan. Police refused to pursue charges against him in a domestic disturbance complaint, but the NFL’s investigators determined that Randle violated league policies.
In six games for the Cowboys last year, Randle rushed for 315 yards and four touchdowns on 76 carries. He added 10 receptions for 86 yards. Since joining the Cowboys in 2013, Randle played in 35 games and rushed for 822 yards and nine touchdowns.
