Former NFL player arrested, charged with possession of marijuana

A former NFL player was arrested for suspected marijuana possession Friday.

Jabar Gaffney, 35, a wide receiver who played for teams including the Dolphins, Broncos and Patriots during 11 seasons in the NFL, was arrested and charged with possession of marijuana and drug paraphernalia, according to Sumter County Sheriff's Office records.

>> Read more trending stories

He was booked into the Sumter County Jail shortly before 5:30 p.m. Friday and was released around 11 p.m. after posting a $7,000 bond, according to records.

Gaffney played for the University of Florida before he was drafted No. 33 overall in 2002.

Georgia State falls to New Mexico State at the Cancun Challenge, 77-58

Led by Jemel Jones' 12 points, the New Mexico State Aggies defeated the Georgia State Panthers 77-58 on Wednesday at the Cancun Challenge

44m ago

The Win Column: Rivalry and revulsion — rejuvenated

Staff picks, X-factors and a multisport leaderboard.

To grow athletic funds in NIL era, Georgia Southern gets creative — and country

Georgia Southern is hosting county music concerts and other special events to bolster its pot of player compensation funds and to attract and expand donors.

The Latest

Credit: Miguel Martinez-Jimenez

Georgia State falls to New Mexico State at the Cancun Challenge, 77-58

44m ago

Atlanta TV sports listings

The Win Column: Rivalry and revulsion — rejuvenated

Featured

Credit: Phil Skinner / Staff

Atlanta antique appraiser made $20M selling fakes, lawsuit says

An Atlanta art and antique appraiser is being sued by a Florida multimillionaire, who says he spent about $20 million on thousands of fake works.

How an ex-Texan and a university helped change the face of a Georgia city

Mercer University President Bill Underwood is stepping down after two decades at the helm. He's credited with boosting enrollment, resurrecting football and reshaping Macon.

Thanksgiving to bring chilly, dry, overall delightful weather to metro Atlanta

A big drop in temperatures is coming overnight Wednesday, so go ahead and pull out those flannels and blankets.