Since in essence, it is just a speeding ticket, it won’t affect him being in the NFL.
If they would have tested for cocaine that would have been a whole other issue.
According to the report, 24-year-old Nkemdiche was going 75 MPH in a 45 MPH zone when he was pulled over.
Nkemdiche told police he was on his way to practice, which started at 7 a.m., when he was stopped around 6:30 a.m. near Scottsdale Road and Shea Boulevard.
During the stop, it was discovered that Nkemdiche had a warrant issued for his arrest for driving on a suspended license and failing to appear for a court hearing.
The report also states that police found a white powdery substance, consistent with cocaine, in a small credit card case in his center console. However, police say the substance was not tested, and instead was impounded for destruction, with Nkemdiche’s consent.
“Based on the totality of the circumstances, it was decided not to pursue testing of the credit card holder in lieu of impounding the item for destruction with Robert’s cooperation,” the police report stated.
Nkemdiche who had issues in college hasn’t panned out for the Cardinals since being drafted.
Here are his limited highlights.
Flip the pages.