Colt Lyerla, the former Oregon standout who was cut by the Packers last month, was arrested early Saturday morning on suspicion of driving under the influence of intoxicants, the Oregonian reports.
Colt Lyerla's mug shot, via the Washington County Sheriff's Office: pic.twitter.com/GKX1ewz8vp
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Lyerla, a tight end once considered a first-round talent, was arrested on cocaine-possession charges last October. He left the program that same month to pursue an NFL career, but went undrafted in May's NFL Draft. Lyerla, who also had his driver's license suspended Oct. 11, 2013 after receiving four driving tickets in the previous 24 months, signed with the Packers May 19.
Lyerla admitted in February that his professional situation was solely a result of his actions.
"I put myself in a position where my back's against the wall, to the point that if I don't do everything perfect and the right way, I won't be able to play football, let alone be successful in any shape or form," Lyerla said at the time, via the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel.
And after the Packers signed Lyerla in May, coach Mike McCarthy said: "He's one of the 58 [rookies]. He's done things in his college career and [we're] fully aware of everything that every prospect's done on and off the field. And with that we feel he's earned the opportunity as a tryout player to earn a spot to go to training camp."
That opportunity lasted until Aug. 26 when the Packers reached an injury settlement with Lyerla after he injured ligaments in his left knee during training camp.
Last week, Lyerla told SBNation.com that he attended the University of Oregon because an unnamed booster promised his family a house, car in addition to other perks.
Lyerla's next court date is scheduled for Sept. 17.
