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Report: Former Cowboys DT Josh Brent arrested for public intoxication in Wendy's parking lot

Former Cowboys defensive tackle Josh Brent was arrested Sunday for public intoxication, per a report from The Athletic's Calvin Watkins.

Per Watkins, the Coppell Police Department report indicated that Brent "became uncooperative" before being tased by an officer. The incident reportedly happened in a Wendy's parking lot. Brent was later transported Carrollton Jail, where he reportedly awaits possible further charges.

Former Cowboys DT Josh Brent, who now works in the scouting dept., was arrested today for public intoxication according to the Coppell Police Department. Police said Brent "became uncooperative" and was tased. @TheAthleticDFW

— Calvin Watkins (@calvinwatkins) June 30, 2019

Coppell Police Department said Josh Brent told them he was intoxicated at the time of his arrest.