Aaron Berry Apologizes After 2nd Arrest

Over the summer, Berry has been arrested twice in Pennsylvania, with the second arrest ultimately leading to his release. In June, the 24-year-old was arrested on multiple counts, including suspicion of DUI, and he was taken into custody in July on three different charges of simple assault.

Last season, Berry recorded 31 tackles in 11 games with Detroit. He was expected to be a starter at cornerback for the Lions this season, but now the third-year player is simply looking for a new job. With the suspension in place, Berry won’t be able to return until Week 4 regardless of where he lands at this point.

Berry released a statement apologizing his for his actions:

Berry’s young enough and good enough that he should get another chance. If he can stay straight off the field, he can still have a bright future.

The news had to be expected if you’d been paying attention in Detroit. Columnist Bob Wojnowski wrote this lede on Monday after the arrest:

And that’s what they did with Berry. One arrest is bad enough. Two shows a pattern and left the Lions with few other choices. This was the right move.

According to a Harrisburg Police captain, via the Detroit Free Press, Berry was charged with three counts of simple assault “and there was a firearm involved.”

In June, Berry was arrested on suspicion of driving under the influence in which he also allegedly hit four parked cars and refused a breathalyzer test.