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Josh Brent | Defensive Lineman

Team: Dallas Cowboys
Age / DOB:  (25) / 1/30/1988
Ht / Wt:  6'2' / 320
College: Illinois
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Cowboys NT Josh Brent will attend a Friday morning court hearing to determine if he violated the terms of his release.
Per the Dallas County District Attorney's office, Brent's alcohol monitoring device - a SCRAM - detected the presence of alcohol. "He is not meeting the specific conditions that come along with the SCRAM unit," spokesperson Debbie Denmon said. "He also missed several appointments he should have made, that you have to show up for, so they can monitor the device and check it." Prosecutors are asking that Brent's bail be revoked. May 23 - 6:56 PM
Source: NFL.com

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Josh Brent - DL - Cowboys

Cowboys NT Josh Brent hasn't been officially barred from offseason workouts, but has been asked to stay away by the team.

"The more important thing for Josh right now is to focus on the issues at hand for himself, and obviously, he's got some legal issues he's going to be working through," executive VP Stephen Jones said Tuesday. "That's what he's focused on right now." Whether it's via a suspension or his release, Brent isn't expected to play for the Cowboys in 2013.
Source: ESPN Dallas
Apr 16 - 9:47 PM
Josh Brent - DL - Cowboys

Cowboys NT Josh Brent's trial on intoxication manslaughter charges is set for September 23.

Brent has yet to hear from commissioner Roger Goodell about a suspension, and if he doesn't then he'd be able to participate in a full offseason. That's not likely to happen with the Cowboys, who will waive Brent eventually. We'd expect Goodell to be in contact with Brent by training camp.
Source: bloomberg.com
Mar 25 - 10:11 PM
Josh Brent - DL - Cowboys

Cowboys NT Josh Brent has yet to hear from the league on a possible suspension following his December arrest for intoxication manslaughter.

Once Brent meets with commissioner Roger Goodell, it's fully expected that he'll be suspended for an entire season. Brent, 25, is facing up to 20 years in prison. He's not expected to play another snap for the Cowboys.
Source: Profootballtalk on NBC Sports
Mar 21 - 3:21 PM
Josh Brent - DL - Cowboys

Sources tell the Dallas Morning News NT Josh Brent "won't play" for the Cowboys in 2013.

A date has yet to be set in Brent's trial for intoxication manslaughter for the death of former teammate Jerry Brown, but he is likely to be suspended for the entire 2013 season. Donte' Stallworth was banned for all of 2009 under similar circumstances. Brent appeared in 12 games and played 320 snaps before last December's tragedy. He's facing up to 20 years in jail.
Source: Dallas Morning News
Mar 20 - 6:39 PM
Josh Brent - DL - Cowboys

The Dallas Morning News does not expect NT Josh Brent to play for the Cowboys again.

Brent is still technically on the roster, but he's facing intoxication manslaughter charges and up to 20 years in prison. His status is back in the news after teammate Jay Ratliff was popped for DUI on early Tuesday morning. "My thinking has been dictated by the legal process, so until we know more about timing, status, how that's resolved there, then I won't even think about where [Brent] is as far as his career is concerned," owner/GM Jerry Jones said.
Source: Dallas Morning News
Jan 23 - 12:11 PM
Josh Brent - DL - Cowboys

Cowboys placed NT Josh Brent on the non-football injury/illness list.

A source tells ESPN Dallas that Brent is "emotionally unable to play after being charged with intoxication manslaughter" for his involvement in teammate Jerry Brown's death Saturday. The move clears a roster spot but allows Brent to remain at the Cowboys' facility so he can get support from the organization. Once he pleads guilty or is convicted, the NFL will almost certainly step in with a minimum one-year suspension.
Source: ESPN Dallas
Wed, Dec 12, 2012 10:32:00 AM
Josh Brent - DL - Cowboys

Cowboys DL Josh Brent was arrested early Saturday morning on charges of intoxicated manslaughter.

Teammate and practice squad OLB Jerry Brown was killed in the crash as the passenger in Brent's car. Brent reportedly was traveling at a high rate of speed then hit a curb and flipped his car. Brent was immediately taken to the hospital to have his blood drawn on the suspicion that alcohol was involved. After Brown was pronounced dead, Brent was then booked in Irving (TX) County jail at 4:14 AM on the charges. He did not travel with the team to Cincinnati, and his bond will be set as he appears before a judge at 10 AM local time on Sunday morning.
Source: NFL.com
Sat, Dec 8, 2012 03:43:00 PM
Josh Brent - DL - Cowboys

According to multiple reports, Cowboys DL Josh Brent is in Irving (TX) County jail on charges of intoxicated manslaughter.

Per University of Illinois head coach Tim Beckman, Cowboys practice squad linebacker Jerry Brown was killed in the accident. Brent obviously did not make the trip to Cincinnati and was booked in jail at 4:14 AM on Saturday morning. Dallas is currently en route to Cincinnati for Sunday's game, but one would wonder if the team will play after a teammate has been killed. We'll update this story as more details emerge.
Source: Profootballtalk on NBC Sports
Sat, Dec 8, 2012 03:02:00 PM
Josh Brent - DL - Cowboys

Cowboys backup NT Josh Brent underwent postseason knee surgery.

He ended up missing four games with a sprained MCL and kneecap injury. There's no word on the severity of the procedure, though Jay Ratliff's backup will likely be fine for training camp. Brent finished the 2011 season with six tackles.
Source: ESPN Dallas
Thu, Jan 19, 2012 10:17:00 PM
Josh Brent - DL - Cowboys

Cowboys declared NT J. Brent, OG D. Dockery, WR Andre Holmes, WR Dwayne Harris, DB Mana Silva, OG David Arkin, and OG Daniel Loper inactive for Week 15 against the Buccaneers.

DeMarcus Ware (neck), Laurent Robinson (shoulder) and Michael Jenkins (shoulder) are all active after being listed as questionable. Dockery has quickly fallen out of favor in Dallas since going down with an MCL sprain in week two of the regular season. Holmes plays exclusively on special teams and is said to be dealing with a hamstring injury.
Sat, Dec 17, 2011 07:16:00 PM
Josh Brent - DL - Cowboys

Cowboys rookie NT Josh Brent suffered a broken hand in Sunday's training camp practice.

He missed the afternoon portion of Sunday's two-a-day. Brent is a long shot to make the roster, so he obviously needs to be as healthy as possible.
Source: Adam Schefter on Twitter
Sun, Jul 25, 2010 08:10:00 PM
Josh Brent - DL - Cowboys

Cowboys agreed to terms with seventh-round supplemental pick DL Josh Brent on a four-year, $1.838 million contract.

Brent entered the supplemental draft after being declared academically ineligible this past spring. The Cowboys envision him as a future nose tackle, though he's unlikely to beat out Junior Siavii for the primary backup job this summer.
Source: Aaron Wilson on Twitter
Thu, Jul 22, 2010 04:55:00 PM
Josh Brent - DL - Cowboys

Cowboys selected Illinois DT Joshua Price-Brent in the seventh-round of Thursday's supplemental draft.

Price-Brent comes with character concerns, having spent 30 days in jail for a DUI and being declared academically ineligible this past spring. He's not a pass rusher or a disruptive three-technique tackle, and it was thought that his ideal position was a one-gap rotational prospect in a 4-3 defense. He'll begin his Cowboys career as a 3-4 end, but could switch to nose tackle down the line.
Thu, Jul 15, 2010 02:31:00 PM

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