Former Cowboy Kelvin Joseph’s Arrest After Deadly Dallas Crash Sparks Shocking Questions

Kelvin Joseph Jr.’s name is back in the headlines—and sadly, not for anything close to his on-field prowess. Once a promising second-round pick for the Dallas Cowboys, Joseph now finds himself in hot water following a tragic early-morning crash near Dallas that claimed the life of a 27-year-old motorcyclist. The 25-year-old cornerback, who hasn’t laced up for an NFL game since 2023 and recently joined the UFL’s DC Defenders, was promptly arrested on charges tied to intoxicated driving and a fatal collision. It’s a grim reminder of how quickly a career—and a life—can take a devastating turn. Amidst the looming UFL playoffs, this incident casts a long shadow over Joseph’s future both on and off the field. LEARN MORE.

Around 30 minutes later, police received a call from Joseph, who said that he had been involved in the crash, per local reports.Joseph was selected by the Cowboys in the second round of the 2021 NFL Draft and spent two seasons with Dallas. He bounced between several teams throughout 2023 and 2024, but was only on practice squads in 2024. Joseph signed with the DC Defenders in February.Advertisement

Former Dallas Cowboys cornerback Kelvin Joseph Jr. has been arrested following a fatal crash outside of Dallas on Saturday, according to multiple reports. Joseph, who has not played in an NFL game since 2023, currently plays for the UFL’s DC Defenders.AdvertisementThe UFL released a statement to local outlet WFAA.

Joseph, 25, was arrested just before 8 a.m. and charged with driving while intoxicated and a collision involving death, according to Richardson PD records. Joseph is currently being held by the Richardson PD; no bond has been set.

The UFL playoffs begin this weekend, with the Defenders set to play the St. Louis Battlehawks on Sunday.The crash, which killed one person, took place just before 5 a.m on Saturday, according to WFAA in Dallas. A 27-year-old woman, who was driving a motorcycle, was dead when Richardson police arrived.