Chargers' Jamal Williams arrested on DUI suspicion
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Chargers' Jamal Williams arrested on DUI <m> suspicion </m>
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Chargers' Jamal Williams arrested on DUI <m> suspicion </m>
Posted 2 / 3 / 2009 11 : 11 PM
Chargers defensive tackle Jamal Williams was arrested on suspicion of drunken driving , the team's second such arrest in less than a month .
Williams was pulled over for speeding early Sunday on a freeway outside downtown , the California Highway Patrol said .
Williams gave a blood sample for a blood - alcohol test , but the results won't be known for a few weeks .
Williams was booked into county jail and later released on bail .
The City Attorney's office said the case hadn't been submitted as of Tuesday .
"It's disappointing to hear about the issue involving Jamal Williams , " general manager A . J . Smith said in a statement released by the team .
"We'll continue to monitor the situation and let the legal process run its course .
"The Chargers have always been leaders and positive contributors to our community , " Smith added .
"We take our stature in the community very seriously .
Through the Chargers and the NFL , our players receive one of the most comprehensive education and support programs in sports to help them deal with issues that affect all segments of society . "
Smith didn't return a call seeking further comment .
Chargers receiver Vincent Jackson was arrested for investigation of DUI on Jan . 6 , five days before San Diego's playoff loss at Pittsburgh .
Jackson is due in court Feb . 17 .
He was on probation for a previous DUI arrest , the CHP said .
Williams , an 11 - year veteran , shared the team's Most Valuable Player Award with quarterback Philip Rivers this season .
The Chargers reached the playoffs with an 8 - 8 record .
Coincidentally , the Chargers were the first NFL team to implement Safe Ride Solutions , a program in which pro athletes who've had too much to drink can call a toll - free number and request a ride from an off - duty police officer .
For implementing the program , the Chargers were awarded the NFL's Winston - Shell Award for demonstrating commitment and dedication to developing unique and innovative ideas and solutions .
Smith often speaks of signing "character" players , yet the Chargers have had their share of off - field problems in recent seasons .
In 2006 , there were seven run - ins with the law by Chargers players , including linebacker Steve Foley's shooting by an off - duty Coronado police officer who suspected him of drunken driving , and two other players who were arrested for investigation of DUI .
Besides the arrests , linebacker Shawne Merriman was suspended four games for testing positive for steroids in 2006 , and linebacker Stephen Cooper was suspended by the NFL for the first four games of the 2008 season after testing positive for a banned stimulant .