Cowboys defensive end Donovan Ezeiruaku was arrested yesterday in Texas, according to Calvin Watkins of The Dallas Morning News.
Ezeiruaku was jailed for a reckless driving charge. He was later released on a $500 bond. The Cowboys said they were aware of the arrest but offered no further comment, per Watkins.
Following a standout career at Boston College, the Cowboys selected Ezeiruaku with the 44th selection in this past year’s draft. He had a productive rookie campaign in Dallas, starting nine of his 17 appearances while tallying 40 tackles, nine tackles for loss, and a pair of sacks. He graded out 38th among 117 qualifying edge defenders on Pro Football Focus.
While Ezeiruaku already led Cowboys edge rushers in snaps in 2025, the team is set to be even more reliant on him in 2026. Sam Williams, Jadeveon Clowney, and Dante Fowler are all set to hit free agency, and the front office will surely be looking for some extra reinforcement at the position this offseason.
It’s uncertain how much Ezeiruaku’s arrest will factor into their plans. The NFL generally waits for the legal process to play out before launching an investigation and handing down a potential suspension (or fine) under the personal conduct policy.