Why Dallas Cowboys are keeping troubled CB Kelvin Joseph through murder investigation
The Dallas Cowboys have no update on cornerback Kelvin Joseph’s status for the 2022 season but he is still on the team and is having a productive off season, according to coach Mike McCarthy.
Joseph was a passenger in a vehicle from which fatal gunshots were fired on March 18..
Police announced the arrests of Aries Jones, 28, and Tivione English, 21, of Baton Rouge, Louisiana, in the death of Cameron Ray after speaking with Joseph.
Joseph was not arrested. The investigation remains open, per Dallas police.
Under Texas law, charges can be filed against anyone in the car at the time of the shooting.
The situation is being reviewed by the NFL under the league’s personal conduct policy and he could face suspension.
McCarthy said he understands the concern about Joseph continuing to remain with the Cowboys during the process. He has been at the headquarters in Frisco working out daily.
McCarthy said the Cowboys feel it’s best to support Joseph at this time.
“I just want you to know that when the situation occurred, we had a lot of internal conversation that was really in-depth,” McCarthy said. “Based off the information we’ve been given, we felt it was important to support him. He’s been here every day and he’s having a very productive offseason so far.”
The Cowboys selected Joseph with the No. 44 overall pick in the second round of the 2021 NFL draft.
As a rookie, Joseph appeared in 10 games and made two starts, registering 16 tackles, two passes defended, one fumble recovery and no interceptions.
This story was originally published May 13, 2022 at 4:28 PM.
