Washington defensive lineman Joe Joseph was charged with driving under the influence hours after the Redskins’ overtime win at Jacksonville. Vincent DiBenedetto, a spokesman with the Loudoun County Sheriff’s Office, says Joe Louis Joseph Jr. was booked around 3 a.m. Monday. The 6-foot-2, 315-pounder was later released on his own recognizance.
Joseph was arrested after the Redskins returned Sunday from Jacksonville following a 20-17 victory. It was Joseph’s first game as an active member of an NFL roster.
The 25-year-old lineman joined the Redskins’ practice squad Dec. 15 and was promoted to the main roster Saturday. He spent training camp with Tennessee as an undrafted rookie from the University of Miami.
Redskins coach Mike Shanahan said he hadn’t spoken with Joseph about the incident yet, and a team spokesman said the club was “gathering all the facts” before commenting.
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