The Atlanta Falcons have launched Barkevious Mingo after the linebacker was arrested in a toddler intercourse offense case. The Arlington Police Division informed TMZ Sports activities that Mingo was arrested on Thursday, July 8 on one depend of indecency with a toddler — sexual contact. Mingo turned himself in on his personal accord, a bond had been posted and the 30-year-old was later launched from custody. “Now we have terminated the contract of Barkevious Mingo,” the Falcons said in a tweet.

TMZ Sports activities reviews that the cost is a second-degree felony, which might carry as much as a 20-year jail sentence in Texas if convicted. 

Earlier on Saturday, the Falcons stated within the assertion: “Our group grew to become conscious of the allegations involving Barkevious Mingo immediately and are at present gathering info on this incident. The Falcons take the allegations very severely and can proceed to watch the state of affairs.”

Mingo initially entered the NFL because the No. 6 total choose of the Cleveland Browns in 2013. Extra just lately, the LSU product has bounced across the league making stops with the Patriots, Colts, Seahawks, Texans and Bears. Again in March of this offseason, he signed a one-year deal to affix the Falcons.