Ranking NFL Arrests Since 2000

The off-season is well deserved time of rest for NFL players after going through the physically demanding gauntlet of an NFL season. However, much to the dismay of NFL coaches and GM's, some players seem to be unable to handle the idle days of the summer and end up getting themselves arrested.

It seems like more and more, players are finding themselves behind bars.

Despite having four 'trouble free' off-seasons since 2008, the Detroit Lions have the dubious record for most player arrests in the 2012 off-season with 6.

Here is the chart of NFL teams with the worst player accountability off the field since 2000.

 
Data source: San Diego Union Tribune NFL Arrest Database

Editor's Note:  Last updated May 17th, 2013 / Mike Goodson / New York Jets