Former Atlanta Falcons star running back Jamal Anderson was arrested on suspicion of felony domestic violence in Los Angeles on Wednesday, according to multiple reports on Thursday.
Anderson reportedly was involved in a verbal exchange that turned physical at his home in the San Fernando Valley around 11 a.m. local time, Los Angeles police told KNBC-TV. Anderson allegedly strangled the victim, police told the station.
The victim reportedly declined treatment after paramedics arrived on the scene.
Anderson, 53, was released from custody on Thursday on $50,000 bond, according to Los Angeles County jail records.
He has a court date set for Dec. 3.
Anderson played eight NFL seasons (1994-2001) for the Falcons and was known for his “Dirty Bird” touchdown celebration, which became a nationa

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