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Aqib Talib to Step Away From Amazon Broadcasting Role After Brother Yaqub's Arrest

Former NFL defensive back Aqib Talib intends to step away from his broadcasting role with Amazon to spend time with his family following his brother Yaqub's arrest, according to NFL Network's Ian Rapoport.

Yaqub turned himself into Dallas County Jail on Aug. 15 and has been charged with murder in the fatal shooting of a youth football coach during an argument at Lancaster Community Park in Lancaster, Texas, following a youth football game on Aug. 13.

Aqib's attorney confirmed in a statement to TMZ Sports that his client was present at the time of the shooting.