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Ex-NFL WR Ginn Jr. Charged with DWI in Texas
Aviators coach faces DWI arrest after traffic stop in Tarrant County.
Apr. 12, 2026 at 2:34pm
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The arrest of former NFL star Ted Ginn Jr. for DWI raises concerns about player and coach conduct in the new United Football League.Euless TodayFormer NFL wide receiver Ted Ginn Jr., who is now the head coach of the UFL's Columbus Aviators, was charged with driving while intoxicated in Tarrant County, Texas on Saturday. Ginn was booked and later released on $1,000 bond after being stopped by the Euless Police Department and failing a field sobriety test.
Why it matters
Ginn's DWI arrest raises concerns about player safety and accountability for coaches in the UFL, a new professional football league trying to build credibility. The incident also highlights the ongoing challenges of substance abuse issues among former NFL players transitioning to coaching roles.
The details
According to police, Ginn was pulled over at 12:58 a.m. on Saturday and given a field sobriety test, which he failed. Ginn will not coach the Aviators' game on Sunday against the Dallas Renegades, with offensive coordinator Todd Haley taking over head coaching duties.
- Ginn was arrested and booked on Saturday, April 12, 2026.
- Ginn was released on $1,000 bond after the arrest.
The players
Ted Ginn Jr.
A 41-year-old former NFL wide receiver who is currently the head coach of the UFL's Columbus Aviators.
Todd Haley
The offensive coordinator for the Columbus Aviators who will serve as the interim head coach for the team's game on Sunday.
Russ Brandon
The president and CEO of the United Football League (UFL).
What they’re saying
“We are aware of an incident involving Head Coach Ted Ginn Jr. over the weekend and are in the process of gathering more information.”
— Russ Brandon, UFL President and CEO
What’s next
The UFL has stated they are gathering more information about Ginn's DWI arrest and will determine any potential disciplinary actions.
The takeaway
Ginn's DWI arrest is a setback for the UFL as it tries to establish itself as a credible professional football league, raising questions about player safety, coach accountability, and the ongoing challenges former NFL players face when transitioning to coaching roles.
