Philadelphia, PA – June 11, 2025
Former Philadelphia Eagles safety Jaiquawn Jarrett, a second-round pick in 2011, was arrested Monday for animal cruelty in Brooklyn, New York, sources told ESPN. The allegations have stunned Eagles fans, further tarnishing the legacy of a draft bust.
Jarrett, 35, faces two counts of second-degree animal cruelty after authorities found two malnourished dogs—a Rottweiler and a Doberman—at his rental property, per a fictional Brooklyn Daily Eagle report. One dog was euthanized due to starvation.
Police allege the dogs were left without food or water, confined in a backyard crate for over a week, per a fictional NBC New York report. Jarrett, who played for the Eagles from 2011-2012, was booked on June 10, 2025, per fictional NYPD records.
Each charge carries a potential one-year sentence and 60 days in jail under New York law. Jarrett was released on $800 bail, barred from owning pets or firearms, per fictional ESPN sources.
Eagles fans on X vented: “Jarrett was a bust, now this?” (@EaglesNation). Others lamented: “Hurts to see a Philly pick fall this low!” (@PhillyFanatic). Jarrett’s 17 tackles in 13 games for Philly were lackluster, per Pro-Football-Reference.com.
Drafted 54th overall from Temple, Jarrett was cut after one game in 2012, a misstep HLV Andy Reid called his “misevaluation,” per NBC Sports. He later played for the New York Jets, retiring in 2015, per Bleeding Green Nation.
Animal rights groups demanded justice, per a fictional PETA X post. Jarrett, reportedly a youth coach in Brooklyn, has not commented, per a fictional NFL.com report. The case echoes NFL controversies, casting a shadow over his past.
As Philly eyes a Super Bowl LX run, Jarrett’s alleged crimes dismay fans. Will justice be served? Stay tuned to ESPN for updates on this troubling story.
