Former New England Patriots Star Cut By NFL Network After Arrest

The NFL Network cut Willie McGinest after he was arrested on December 19. McGinest will no longer serve as an analyst for the NFL Network. The arrest followed an altercation in West Hollywood that took place 10 days earlier and the Patriots star was charged on February 24.

According to the Boston Globe, McGinest was charged with two felony counts: assault with a deadly weapon and assault by means of force. McGinest can get up to eight years in prison.

The Patriots star issued an apology prior to the arrest

McGinest issued an apology for the terrible incident on December 23, 2022, apologizing to everyone, including his family, friends, fans and younger generations who view him as a role model.

“First and foremost, I want to offer my deepest apology for my lapse in judgment and behavior on December 9 at a restaurant in West Hollywood,” McGinest wrote in a statement. “To my family, community, friends, and youth I mentor, please know I feel horrible for my actions and take full responsibility. To my colleagues at the NFL Network and those I work closely with as an advisor to professional and community-based organizations, please know I am embarrassed and regret what occurred.

“Most of all, I am disappointed in myself, as I know this is an isolated incident and is not reflective of my faith, role as a father, life’s body of work, or the role model I’ve worked hard to become.”

It was a bad incident that put a black dot on his career. McGinest worked really hard to get here. He was mentoring younger generations and worked on himself for decades. Such incident affects his reputation, but McGinest promised to continue working on himself. Violence is never the answer and McGinest told the world that he will do whatever it takes to restore the public trust and fix the damage. He will also “ensure this never happens again.”

McGinest had a big say in the NFL world

McGinest offered detailed analysis to every subject related to the game. He talked about big topics in New England and was pretty loud when Tom Brady left the team. McGinest also offered his comments on Cam Newton’s stint with the team. He will have to stay away from the NFL world for a while.