FLOWERY BRANCH, Ga. -- The Atlanta Falcons released practice squad receiver Cameron Batson on Monday. He is facing five charges after an arrest following a traffic stop over the weekend.
Falcons coach Arthur Smith said Batson was released because "we're always going to do what we feel is in the best interest of the team."
Smith, though, declined to comment further.
"I'm not privy to all the facts," Smith said. "So I'm not going to comment on any ongoing legal situation."
Batson, who according to Fulton County jail records has yet to be released as of Monday afternoon, is facing charges of aggravated assault, battery, aggravated assault against law enforcement officer when engaged on official duty, removal or attempted removal of weapon from public official and driving-fleeing or attempting to elude a police officer.