In a bizarre turn of events, former first-round offensive tackle Gosder Cherilus made headlines this weekend after an incident on a Delta Air Lines flight that left passengers shocked and authorities scrambling. According to CBS News, Cherilus was allegedly arrested for urinating on a fellow passenger during the flight, prompting police to intervene at Logan Airport in the wee hours of Sunday morning.
Authorities were called to the scene at 2 a.m. where they encountered the 40-year-old Cherilus, who was described as an unruly passenger causing a disturbance. “Troopers verbally commanded Cherilus to leave the plane, but he became irate and uncooperative. Eventually, Troopers escorted Cherilus to the jet bridge and placed him under arrest for Disorderly Conduct and Disturbing a Flight Crew,” police said in a statement.
The flight destined for Dublin from Boston was diverted as a result of the incident, inconveniencing passengers who were later transferred to another flight to continue their journey. Cherilus is now facing arraignment in East Boston District Court on Monday to address the charges stemming from his actions.
Following the news, Cherilus issued a statement on the situation, expressing remorse for his behavior and apologizing for any inconvenience caused to his fellow passengers. The former football star, who was selected by the Detroit Lions with the No. 17 overall pick in the 2008 NFL Draft out of Boston College, recounted his rise to fame and subsequent stints with the Indianapolis Colts and the Tampa Bay Buccaneers before retiring in 2017.
Despite signing a lucrative five-year, $35 million deal with the Colts in 2013, Cherilus’s career took a downward turn leading to his premature exit from the sport. The incident on the flight serves as a stark reminder of the unpredictable nature of life after football, even for those who once stood at the top of their game. As Cherilus navigates the legal repercussions of his actions, fans and followers can only speculate on what may have led to this shocking turn of events for the former NFL star.