Tennessee Titans wide receiver Justin Hunter was reportedly arrested on one count of felonious assault Monday in Virginia Beach, according to the twitter account of News Channel 5.
It was revealed later that day that Hunter was arrested on charges which include "malicious intent, stabbing, cutting, wounding," according to a report from Audra Martin of WKRN in Nashville.
The Titans released the following statement after reports of Hunter's arrest emerged...
"We are aware of the situation and are continuing to gather more facts."
The 24-year-old Hunter is a former second-round pick of the Titans in 2013. In two NFL seasons, he has amassed 46 receptions for 852 yards and seven touchdowns. He was expected to compete for and likely lock down one of the two top receiving spots for Tennessee next season alongside Kendall Wright.
Per ESPN, the incident actually occured earlier this month and Wright turned himself into Virginia Beach police on Monday.
"Hunter turned himself in Monday after a warrant was filed. A fight broke out late July 3 in an oceanfront tourist area at Sandbar Surf Bar in Virginia Beach. Hunter became a suspect after a victim was taken to a hospital with injuries suffered during the incident. Hunter remains in a Virginia Beach jail without bond. The case is still under investigation. "
Hunter is to be arraigned on Tuesday.
