Ted Ginn Jr. Benched From UFL Sideline After DWI Arrest in Texas
Former NFL wide receiver Ted Ginn Jr. won't be calling plays for his team this Sunday. The Columbus Aviators coach was charged with driving while intoxicated in Tarrant County, Texas on Saturday and has been pulled from the sideline for the squad's matchup against the Dallas Renegades.
The Arrest and What Comes Next
Ginn was stopped at 12:58 a.m. Saturday by the Euless Police Department and given a field sobriety test, according to the department's report to WSYX-TV in Columbus. He was booked on Saturday and released after posting a $1,000 bond, per Tarrant County Sheriff's Department records.
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👉 Claim Your Free $10 at KalshiUFL president and CEO Russ Brandon issued a brief statement acknowledging the situation. "We are aware of an incident involving Head Coach Ted Ginn Jr. over the weekend and are in the process of gathering more information," Brandon said. "Offensive Coordinator Todd Haley will handle the head coaching duties for the Aviators game on Sunday."
Who Is Ted Ginn Jr.?
Ginn, 41, brings serious NFL pedigree to the UFL. He played 14 seasons in the league, suiting up for six different teams after being drafted ninth overall by the Miami Dolphins in 2007 out of Ohio State. His professional journey included stints with the San Francisco 49ers, Carolina Panthers, New Orleans Saints, Arizona Cardinals, and the Chicago Bears before landing the Aviators head coaching job in December.
The Columbus organization will lean on Haley's offensive expertise while Ginn's legal situation plays out. It's an unexpected turn for a coach just getting his footing in the UFL.
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