Dallas Cowboys’ Charles Snowden suspended 3 games after DUI plea deal
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Dallas Cowboys outside linebacker Charles Snowden has been suspended for the first three games of the 2026 NFL season, the league announced Tuesday.
An NFL spokesperson confirmed to Fox News Digital his 2024 DUI arrest; This situation was recently resolved after Snowden accepted a plea deal.
Snowden will miss the Cowboys’ road season opener against the New York Giants, home opener against the Washington Commanders and another home game against the Baltimore Ravens.
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Charles Snowden, #49, of the Las Vegas Raiders, stands on the sideline during the national anthem before the NFL game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Raymond James Stadium on December 8, 2024 in Tampa, Florida. (Kevin Sabitus/Getty Images)
Snowden is still allowed to participate in the Cowboys’ preseason events, which include three preseason contests. The penalty will take effect after NFL rosters reach 53 players.
Snowden, 28, reached a plea deal in January to resolve a 2024 DUI arrest.
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Snowden pleaded no contest to the misdemeanor DUI charge, although he was ordered to pay a $1,000 fine and attend medical examiner and DUI courses as part of the deal.
Charles Snowden, #49, of the Las Vegas Raiders walks between plays during the first half against the Miami Dolphins at Hard Rock Stadium in Miami Gardens, Florida, on November 17, 2024. (Brandon Sloter/Getty Images)
As a result of the plea agreement, Snowden’s sentence for reckless driving will be reduced if he fulfills the specified orders.
Snowden signed with the Cowboys as a free agent this summer after trying out after being invited to minicamp.
Snowden was an undrafted free agent from Virginia who signed with the Chicago Bears in 2021. He appeared in just two games and did not play in the 2022 or 2023 regular seasons.
Charles Snowden #49 of the Las Vegas Raiders celebrates during the fourth quarter against the Cleveland Browns at Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas, Nevada on September 29, 2024. (Steve Marcus/Getty Images)
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Snowden then played for the Las Vegas Raiders in 2024 and 2025. His best season came last year, when he collected three sacks, 28 combined tackles, five tackles for loss and one interception in 15 games (nine starts).
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