The number of NFL players arrested has declined significantly over the past year and a half, according to data compiled by the league. A database of arrests of NFL players compiled by USA Today lists 16 arrests through July 31 of this year, down from 31 last year through that date. The decrease in the number of arrests illustrated by the league’s data appears consistent with figures compiled by independent sources. There were 42 arrests for all of 2015, 11 for violent offenses and 31 for non-violent offenses, according to the league’s data. [From December 2014: NFL owners ratify new personal conduct policy]According to the league’s data, there were 21 arrests of players between Jan. 1 and July 31 of this year, six arrests for violent offenses and 15 arrests for non-violent offenses.

Source: Washington Post August 03, 2016 23:13 UTC