Former Miami Dolphins running back Mark Walton had a charge of aggravated battery of a pregnant woman dropped Wednesday, his Fort Lauderdale lawyer Michael Gottlieb told ESPN.
Gottlieb said the state of Florida decided to drop the charges after months of investigating and he was hopeful that Walton, who is an NFL free agent, would get another chance to play football.
Walton is still subject to league discipline in the matter, and NFL spokesman Brian McCarthy said the matter remains under review. The Dolphins immediately released Walton in November, when they were made aware of the arrest.