Trump pardons 5 former NFL players for crimes

The pardons include a former Cleveland Browns running back.

Published on Feb. 14, 2026

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Former President Donald Trump has issued pardons to five former NFL players who were convicted of crimes ranging from perjury to drug trafficking. The group includes a former Cleveland Browns running back.

Why it matters

The pardons have raised questions about the use of presidential clemency powers, particularly for high-profile individuals, and whether it undermines the criminal justice system.

The details

The five former players pardoned by Trump were convicted of various federal crimes, including perjury, drug trafficking, and other offenses. The group includes a former Cleveland Browns running back, though the specific names and details of their crimes were not provided in the source material.

  • The pardons were issued by former President Donald Trump in February 2026.

The players

Former Cleveland Browns running back

One of the five former NFL players pardoned by Trump for federal crimes.

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The takeaway

The pardons highlight the continued debate over the appropriate use of presidential clemency powers, especially for high-profile individuals, and whether it undermines the criminal justice system.