Former Texas A&M and Miami Dolphins running back Le’Veon Moss was arrested in Baton Rouge after a heartbreaking incident involving his 2-year-old son.
Police booked the 23-year-old on a charge of cruelty to juveniles after the toddler was brought to Our Lady of the Lake’s Children Hospital with a single gunshot wound. According to police affidavits, investigators traced the shooting back to Moss’ apartment on South Flannery Road.
The arrest documents say Moss told investigators he had been asleep in bed with his child when the boy got hold of a loaded handgun. Moss said he kept the firearm under his pillow for security, and the child accidentally fired it while playing with it.
Police said Moss’ severe negligence caused the child unjustifiable pain. Medical officials have not released the exact severity of the toddler’s injuries.
The case has stunned football fans who had followed Moss’ recent career path. He was previously arrested in 2025 for disorderly conduct. Before that, he had built a strong reputation in Louisiana, starring at nearby Istrouma High School before heading to the SEC.
At Texas A&M, Moss played 32 games over four seasons, finishing with 1,767 rushing yards and 22 touchdowns. His route to the pros took another turn this spring when he went undrafted in the 2026 NFL Draft. The Miami Dolphins then signed him as an undrafted free agent, with the deal including $258,000 in guaranteed money.
Moss retired from the NFL soon after signing, citing multiple persistent injuries from his college career.
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