Shocking Arrest Of Former Giants 4-Star Player Due To…

NY Giants Super Bowl champion Derrick Ward is in hot water for his connection to a string of crimes in Southern California.

Perhaps the value of a Super Bowl ring isn’t as high as you might think. Running back Derrick Ward of the amazing 2007–2008 New York Giants, who won the Super Bowl, was taken into custody in Los Angeles on Monday on suspicion of being involved in at least five local robberies.

Ward, 43, remained in custody as of Wednesday morning, according to People. His bail is set at $250,000 and he’s facing at least one felony charge.

According to police reports and NBC News, Ward robbed at least five businesses in Southern California.

Although TMZ claims that Ward used force during one of the robberies, police told NBC News that the former running back did not use a firearm.

There are still many questions surrounding the arrest. Much remains uncertain thus far about Ward’s legal defense — no information is currently available as to whether Ward has hired a lawyer or been assigned a defense attorney.

He has also yet to enter a plea. In addition, the Sheriff’s department hasn’t released information about when his court date will be.

Ward, a former college standout from Fresno State and Ottawa University in Kansas, was drafted by the New York Jets in 2004. He also played for the New York Giants, Tampa Bay Buccaneers and Houston Texans during his eight seasons in the NFL.

A broken leg he suffered late in the regular season prevented him from playing in the historic Giants-Patriots Super Bowl game, but his time with the New York Giants in 2007–2008 was a memorable period in his career.

As a member of the “Earth, Wind, and Fire” tandem with Ahmad Bradshaw and Brandon Jacobs, Derrick Ward was elusive in the backfield, but it appears that some legal issues are finally catching up with him. As more information about the arrest becomes available, stay tuned.