Former NFL Star Arrested for Domestic Violence | Washington DC News

Washington DC News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Jul 6, 2026 · 1m

Former NFL star Marcellus Wiley’s world turned upside down over the weekend after he was arrested on domestic violence charges following a hotel incident during his kids’ basketball tournament. His wife reported fearing for her safety, citing threats and an alleged poke to her cheek — prompting deputies to respond. Wiley, initially held without bond, was later released. He denied any physical violence, blaming his wife’s call to police on her desire for a divorce and even showed them seemingly affectionate texts. Once a Bills draft pick in ’97 and a respected analyst for ESPN and FOX, Wiley’s…