Former Cowboys DE Greg Hardy Arrested in Texas for Family Assault

Greg Hardy, the former NFL Pro Bowler and Dallas Cowboys defensive end, was arrested on June 4, 2025, in Richardson, Texas, on charges of assault causing bodily injury to a family member following an altercation with his girlfriend. The incident reportedly began after she confronted him about messages from another woman on his phone, with Hardy allegedly pushing her onto a bed and placing his hands around her neck. Hardy has a long history of legal troubles, including a 2014 conviction for assaulting an ex-girlfriend—charges that were later dropped after the victim failed to appear in court—and a 2016 arrest for cocaine possession. Despite these controversies, Hardy played one NFL season with the Cowboys in 2015 before transitioning to mixed martial arts, where he compiled a 7-5 record, though his combat sports career was also overshadowed by his past legal issues. Hardy maintains he did not cause serious harm during the latest incident, claiming that his girlfriend poked him first and that he only moved her by grabbing her arms. His repeated arrests and legal challenges continue to raise questions about accountability and rehabilitation in professional sports.