Reggie Rucker, Former Browns WR, Charged with Assault in Golf Course Incident

Former Cleveland Browns wide receiver Reggie Rucker is facing assault and menacing charges after allegedly getting involved in a physical confrontation last Saturday at a golf course in Highland Hills, Ohio. 

According to Eric Heisig of Cleveland.com, 28-year-old Timothy Urbancic told police the 68-year-old grabbed him by the throat, pushed him and also threatened to shoot him.

Per Heisig, the incident occurred when Rucker felt as though Urbancic and his group were playing the radio too loudly. Rucker alleged he only grabbed Urbancic by the throat because he stepped toward him, and he also said Urbancic knocked him to the ground.

Rucker is already facing major legal issues, as he was charged in February with wire fraud and making false statements to law enforcement for allegedly embezzling money from his own nonprofit agencies in order to pay gambling debts and other expenses, according toLeila Atassi of Cleveland.com.

The Boston University alum spent 12 NFL seasons with the Dallas Cowboys, New York Giants, New England Patriots and Browns from 1970 to 1981.

He registered 447 receptions for 7,065 yards and 44 touchdowns during his career, and he was part of the Cowboys' Super Bowl V roster.

Rucker has been released from jail on bond since being taken into custody, and he is set to appear in court Tuesday.

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