SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — The Chicago Bears have released defensive end Ray McDonald following a domestic violence arrest in Northern California that police say stemmed from him assaulting a woman who was holding a baby.
Santa Clara police Lt. Kurt Clarke reports that McDonald was arrested at 7 a.m. Monday on suspicion of domestic violence and child endangerment.
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Bears General Manager Ryan Pace released a statement saying McDonald did not meet the expectations set out for him when he was signed.
READ MORE: Tolls Increasing Sunday On 8 Delaware River Crossings Connecting Pennsylvania, New JerseyHis agent Tom Condon did not return calls for comment.
In December, the 49ers released McDonald.
Last year, McDonald was accused in a separate domestic violence incident during August birthday party at his Northern California home. A different woman has also accused McDonald of rape. Charges have not been filed.
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