Braylon Edwards Arrested on DWI: New York Jets Receiver May Face Suspension

New York Jets wide receiver Braylon Edwards was flagged for excessive celebration and a 15-yard penalty against the New England Patriots on Sunday.

The penalty for his excessive blood alcohol level and subsequent DWI early Tuesday morning could draw a suspension.

According to the New York Post, Edwards was pulled over at 5:15AM EDT for windows that were too tinted, and blew a .16, twice the legal limit, on a breathalyzer test.

Now that's what I call an excessive celebration.

One of the big topics of the offseason was the Jets' star-studded locker room with personalities and egos abound. Among the names that many were concerned about was Edwards, who has a tendency to run his mouth and find the wrong ways into the headlines.

Well, folks, he's done it. And it happens early enough in the week that the league will have time to address it before the next game.

If the league comes down on Edwards before the game this weekend against the Miami Dolphins, it could have a drastic impact on the game plans and the outcome of the game.

Edwards had a few big receptions in the Jets' win over AFC East rival New England Patriots, including a touchdown catch over second-year cornerback Darius Butler.

Despite his propensity to drop the ball, he's in the NFL for a reason, and his size and speed make him a great down-field target.

But now, without Edwards and with Santonio Holmes still serving his four-game suspension, the Jets' aerial attack could quickly be grounded against a Dolphins defense that stifled Brett Favre and the Minnesota Vikings this weekend.

They had three interceptions and three sacks, one of which a strip sack in the end zone that the Dolphins recovered for a touchdown.

The Jets have had problems in pass protection over the first couple of games, allowing pressure on Mark Sanchez and giving up three sacks to the Patriots. If Sanchez can't find an open receiver, the Jets could be in trouble.

It's hard to discern much from only two games, but one thing the Jets have proven is that they can't get it done unless the aerial attack gets into rhythm.

Braylon Edwards may have a reputation for dropping passes, but there's one thing it seems he definitely won't catch this time: a break.