Cowboys pass rusher Charles Snowden suspended 3 games by NFL after DUI plea

Dallas Cowboys extracurricular linebacker Charles Snowden was suspended for nan first 3 games of nan 2026 NFL season, nan league’s transactional ligament stated connected Tuesday.

An NFL spokesperson confirmed to Fox News Digital he was suspended owed to a DUI apprehension from 2024, which was precocious settled aft Snowden accepted a plea agreement.

Snowden will miss nan Cowboys' play opener connected nan roadworthy against nan New York Giants, their location opener against nan Washington Commanders and different location crippled against nan Baltimore Ravens.

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Charles Snowden No. 49 of nan Las Vegas Raiders stands connected nan sidelines during nan nationalist anthem earlier an NFL crippled against nan Tampa Bay Buccaneers astatine Raymond James Stadium successful Tampa, Fla., connected Dec. 8, 2024. (Kevin Sabitus/Getty Images)

Snowden is still allowed to return portion successful nan Cowboys’ preseason activities, which includes their 3 preseason contests. The suspension will return effect aft NFL rosters scope 53 men.

Snowden, 28, reached a plea statement to resoluteness a 2024 DUI apprehension backmost successful January.

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Snowden pleaded nary title to a misdemeanor DUI charge, while being ordered to salary a $1,000 good and be coroner’s and DUI courses arsenic portion of nan agreement.

Charles Snowden No. 49 of nan Las Vegas Raiders walks betwixt plays during nan first half against nan Miami Dolphins astatine Hard Rock Stadium successful Miami Gardens, Fla., connected Nov. 17, 2024. (Brandon Sloter/Getty Images)

As a consequence of nan plea agreement, Snowden’s complaint will beryllium reduced to reckless driving if he completes nan specified orders.

Snowden signed connected pinch nan Cowboys this offseason arsenic a free supplier pursuing a tryout aft he was invited for minicamp.

Snowden was an undrafted free supplier retired of Virginia who signed pinch nan Chicago Bears successful 2021. He appeared successful conscionable 2 games and did not play during nan 2022 aliases 2023 regular seasons.

Charles Snowden No. 49 of nan Las Vegas Raiders celebrates successful nan 4th fourth against nan Cleveland Browns astatine Allegiant Stadium successful Las Vegas, Nevada connected Sept. 29, 2024. (Steve Marcus/Getty Images)

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Then, Snowden played for nan Las Vegas Raiders successful 2024 and 2025. His champion play came past twelvemonth erstwhile he racked up 3 sacks, 28 mixed tackles, 5 tackles for nonaccomplishment and 1 interception crossed 15 games (nine starts).

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