Cameron Batson Released by Falcons After Arrest on 5 Charges, Including Assault

Batson was released from the practice squad by the Falcons.

According to jail records, Batson was arrested early Saturday morning in Atlanta on a number of charges, including assault against a law enforcement officer, removal of weapon from public official, and fleeing to avoid arrest.

According to police, Batson was drunk during a traffic stop and fought with the officer before driving off in his truck and attempting to flee.

One officer shot their gun at one point during the altercation with Batson, but nobody was hit.

The Falcons released a statement after news of Batson's arrest broke, saying that they were gathering information from law enforcement agencies. We don't have any further comment at the moment.

Batson could face up to 20 years in prison if convicted.

The first four years of Batson's NFL career were spent in Tennessee after he was signed by theTitans as a free agent.

Batson had 22 reception for 197 yards and two touchdown and averaged 19.4 yards on 19 kick return in 27 regular season games.

Batson's 2021 season was cut short because of a tornACL, and he became a free agent in the off-season.

It was a reunion with Arthur Smith, who became the Falcons' head coach after he spent time as the Tennessee's offensive coordinators.

Batson had been on Atlanta's practice squad for the whole of the regular season.