A pair of former Vikings cornerbacks have been arrested this week. Bashaud Breeland, who played with Minnesota in 2021 and has been out of the league since then, was arrested in Charlotte on Tuesday and faces a number of charges, according to WBTV.
Former NFL cornerback and Super Bowl champion Bashaud Breeland was arrested in Charlotte, N.C., after a traffic stop earlier this week and hit with a slew of charges, including possession of a stolen car, guns and drugs, multiple outlets reported Wednesday.
Former veteran NFL cornerback Bashaud Breeland is facing multiple criminal charges after he was caught in possession of a stolen car, a stolen firearm and illegal drugs.
The Cardinals made room on their 53-man roster after lifting the roster exemption they were granted when linebacker Tanner Vallejo was activated from reserve/COVID-19 Monday by placing linebacker Joe Walker on waivers.
The Arizona Cardinals were expected to sign veteran cornerback Bashaud Breeland to their practice squad a week ago after rookie corner Marco Wilson suffered a shoulder injury.
Breeland verbally agreed to join the Cardinals’ 53-man roster last week, but a positive COVID-19 test put those plans on hold.
Through 13 games with the Vikings this year, Breeland has 63 tackles and two interceptions.
After getting cut by the Vikings earlier this month, Bashaud Breeland has reportedly found his new home.
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Starting cornerbacks are rarely available in late December, but Bashaud Breeland is. Breeland went unclaimed on waivers after the Vikings cut him, which means he’s now an unrestricted free agent.
For the most part, the immediate reaction following the Bashaud Breeland release has been a mixture of relief and optimism. Breeland was awful as Minnesota’s CB2; perhaps Cameron Dantzler can now get significant snaps, thereby solidifying the Vikings secondary.
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The picture Breeland paints is one of a player who was trying to mind his own business and more or less got accosted by a teammate. It’s hard to believe Breeland would be cut for that.
Breeland, 29, was in his first season with the Vikings.
Originally a fourth-round pick of Washington in 2014, Breeland started 11 games for the Chiefs last year after serving a four-game suspension to start the season.
The newest member of the Vikings hasn't been able to practice yet, but Bashaud Breeland seems quite excited to be in Minnesota and is looking forward to getting going in training camp.
The Vikings made a sizable free agency splash late in the offseason by signing veteran cornerback Bashaud Breeland to a one-year deal worth up to $4 million on Friday.
Breeland suffered the concussion during last weekend's divisional-round matchup against the Cleveland Browns. He had six tackles and one pass defended before exiting.
Breeland would miss outings versus the Houston Texans, Los Angeles Chargers, Baltimore Ravens, and New England Patriots.
Breeland faces charges of resisting arrest, having alcohol in a vehicle with a broken seal, having an open container of beer and wine in the vehicle, marijuana possession and driving without a license, according to police.
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