Dolphins' Mark Walton Reaches Plea Deal for 3 Cases, Won't Serve More Jail Time

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Miami Dolphins running back Mark Walton reached a global plea agreement for his three 2019 arrests and won't serve additional jail time, according to Charles Trainor Jr. of the Miami Herald.

Per that report, Walton pleaded no contest to felony gun possession, which was reduced to a second-degree misdemeanor of open carrying of a weapon. He also pleaded guilty to reckless driving and resisting arrest without violence.

Additionally, Walton had two misdemeanor marijuana charges and a misdemeanor battery charge dismissed. While he won't face jail time, he will have to undergo six months of non-reporting administrative probation.

Walton, 22, was a fourth-round pick of the Cincinnati Bengals in the 2018 draft. He rushed just 14 times for 34 yards and was released by the Bengals in April. 

"It's important for our team to get off to a fresh start as we begin the 2019 season," head coach Zac Taylor said after Walton's release, per ESPN's Adam Schefter.

He then signed with the Dolphins in May despite his three arrests.

"I think people deserve a second chance," Dolphins head coach Brian Flores said after the team gave Walton a workout, per Joe Schad of the Palm Beach Post. "I believe that. I think that's the case. I don't want to judge people based on one incident. Two incidents. I think it's a case by case situation for a player and for people in general. That's kind of my stance."

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He has impressed on the field for the Dolphins this preseason:

It is possible, however, that a suspension from the NFL could be pending given his arrest record.