Indianapolis Colts rookie safety John Boyett was arrested on Monday, September 2 early in the morning. He was angry after he was denied entry into a downtown night club for being too drunk.
According to the police report, Boyett refused to leave and started cursing at people on the sidewalk. It took four officers to arrest the 203 pound football player. He was released from jail Monday evening after appearing in front of a judge and posting a $150 bond.
Prior to the arrest, he told police officers "you can't arrest me, I'm a Colts player." The 23 year-old football player also threatened a cop, saying that he would break his jaw.
That defense didn't hold for long. Boyett was on the reserve/non-football injury list due to knee problems. However, following his arrest on Monday, the Colts made the decision to waive him off of the list.
The former Oregon star issued an apology to Colts owner Jim Irsay via Twitter:
"I want to apologize to Mr. Irsay @JimIrsay, the Indianapolis Colts organization @Colts and the Indianapolis police. The Colts gave me an opportunity and I blew it. My behavior didn't and doesn't represent who I am. I am deeply embarrassed and disappointed in myself. All I can do now is learn from it and never repeat it. I look forward to showing my true character in the future."
Boyett was the sixth-round pick out of Oregon.
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