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Cameron Batson Released By Falcons’ After Arrest For Police Chase

By Cynstaxx / 01/02/2023

The Atlanta Falcons have announced that they will be releasing wide receiver Cameron Batson, after the player was charged following a police chase.

Baton was arrested in Fulton County early Saturday on charges of assault, aggravated assault against a law enforcement officer when engaged on official duty, battery, driving -fleeing to elude a police officer and removal of weapon from public official, according to reports.

Police said Batson was allegedly intoxicated during a traffic stop.

He’s accused of resisting arrest and fighting with an officer, before driving off in his truck, crashing it and then attempting to flee on foot, according to FOX 5 Atlanta.

An officer reportedly fired his gun during the incident, but no one was injured.

The Falcons’ statement read: “We have been made aware of an overnight incident involving Cameron Baton and are currently gathering information from law enforcement agencies. We take this matter seriously and have no further comment at this time.”

If convicted, Batson could possibly face up to 20 years in prison.

Baton played for the Tennessee Titans, who signed him as an undrafted free agent.

In 2021, he suffered a torn ACL and became a free agent during the off season, signing with the Falcons’.

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