Green Bay Packers defensive lineman Johnny Jolly has been arrested on another drug charge.
Jolly was arrested this past Friday in Houston after being pulled over in his Cadillac Escalade just after midnight.
While searching Jolly's vehicle, police came across a bottle containing 600 grams of codeine under the passenger's seat and another bottle with an unknown substance in the driver's side door.
The lineman was charged with possession of a controlled substance with intent to distribute, which could be a felony charge.
This story may sound very familiar to you, and if it does, there is good reason for that.
Back in July of 2008, Jolly was arrested, in Houston of all places, for possession of at least 200 grams of codeine, which is a second-degree felony.
In lue of jail time, the Packer received a form of probation that would've had the charge against him dismissed if he stayed out of trouble for a year. The sentence included 160 hours of community service, 10 of which were to be speaking engagements for children and others about drug use.
Jolly was suspended by the NFL for all of last season for those felony drug charges.
Jolly had 39 tackles, one sack, one forced fumble and one interception in 2009.
In light of his most recent arrest, Jolly could very well be looking for a new job this coming football season. The Packers were able to win a Super Bowl without his help last year, and are going to try and repeat this year.
Cullen Jenkins was expected to be let go after the lockout was lifted, but that could change now depending on Jolly’s status.
The Packers also could draft a defensive lineman with their first-round pick, if they do not want to keep Jolly or Jenkins.
- Sal LaFata
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