Cincinnati Bengals cornerback Cam Taylor-Britt has been sentenced to five days in jail after pleading guilty to serious traffic offences in an Ohio court.
Guilty Plea and Immediate Sentence
On Tuesday, the 26-year-old NFL player appeared on crutches at Hamilton County Municipal Court, where he entered a guilty plea. He admitted to charges of reckless driving and an unclassified no-license offence. The judge delivered an immediate sentence, ordering Taylor-Britt to serve jail time.
The charges stemmed from two separate incidents last year. The first occurred in June, when Taylor-Britt was reportedly driving a 2022 Dodge Charger recklessly in Downtown Cincinnati with five passengers in the vehicle.
A Pattern of Dangerous Driving
The second, more serious incident took place in September. According to reports, Taylor-Britt was involved in 'street racing' a 2021 Jeep Cherokee. This led to additional charges, including drag racing, driving with a restricted license, and failing to obey traffic signs.
It is alleged that one of the reckless driving episodes happened after a Bengals game last year, while pedestrians were still present in the vicinity. As part of a plea agreement reached on Tuesday, several of the initial charges were dropped in exchange for his guilty plea on the two main counts.
Career Crossroads and Reflection
This legal setback comes at a difficult time for the athlete's professional career. Taylor-Britt, who was the 60th overall pick in the 2022 NFL Draft, is currently recovering from a Lisfranc foot injury sustained in Week 11 of the season. The injury limited him to just two starts in eight games this year.
His contract situation adds another layer of uncertainty, as he is scheduled to become a free agent when the new league year begins in March. Reflecting on his time with the Bengals, which included a vital role in the team's run to the AFC title game last season, Taylor-Britt recently stated: 'I accept everything that's happened. I think everything played out the way it's supposed to. The ups and the downs built character and the man I am today.'
The Daily Mail has contacted the Cincinnati Bengals organisation for comment regarding the player's sentencing. The team has yet to issue a public statement on the matter.
