Did Greg Hardy Get Kicked Out Of The NFL?

Greg Hardy’s NFL career came to an abrupt end this week after the league decided to ban him indefinitely. Hardy had been with the league for several years, but his off-field antics and legal troubles finally caught up with him.

Who is Greg Hardy?

Gregory McKarl Hardy (born July 28, 1988) is an American defensive end who is currently a free agent. He played college football at Mississippi. He was considered one of the top prospects for the 2010 NFL Draft, and was drafted by the Carolina Panthers in the sixth round. Hardy spent five years with the Panthers, where he became a team leader, Pro Bowl selection, and led the team in sacks in 2013..

Why was he kicked out of the NFL?

In 2015, Hardy was found guilty of assaulting his former girlfriend, Nicole Holder. The charges were later dropped after Holder refused to cooperate with prosecutors, but Hardy was still suspended for 10 games by the NFL. Hardy appealed the suspension, but it was upheld. After playing one game for the Dallas Cowboys in 2015, Hardy was released following public pressure.

What are the domestic violence allegations against him?

Hardy was arrested on May 13, 2014, for communicating threats and assaulting ex-girlfriend Nicole Holder. Hardy was indicted on two counts of domestic violence by a grand jury in Mecklenburg County, North Carolina on July 15, 2014. The Panthers then placed Hardy on the Exempt/Commissioner’s Permission list, meaning he would still get paid but couldn’t play or practice with the team.

The NFL launched an investigation shortly after Hardy’s arrest to determine if he violated the league’s personal conduct policy. In September 2014, Hardy appealed his conviction, arguing that Holder had lied about the incident and that he should have been allowed to cross-examine her. A judge ruled that there was enough evidence to proceed to a full trial, which was set for November 17. However, on November 1Oth of that year – days before the start of his jury trial – Hardy and prosecutors reached a last-minute deal: Hardy would be found guilty by a judge of misdemeanor communicating threats and would be placed on probation for 18 months. The other charges against Hardy were dropped.

What did he do to try and get back into the NFL?

Greg Hardy was an All-Pro caliber defensive end during his prime with the Carolina Panthers. In 2015, he was found guilty of assaulting his former girlfriend and was subsequently suspended for 10 games by the NFL. Hardy appealed the suspension, but it was upheld. After spending a year out of football, Hardy signed with the Dallas Cowboys. He played one season with the team before being cut. Hardy has not been signed by any team since and his career appears to be over.

How did he fare in his return to the NFL?

Hardy was signed by the Dallas Cowboys in 2015, where he played for one season. Hardy then spent 2016 out of the NFL after being convicted on two counts of domestic violence. Hardy was reinstated to the NFL in 2017 and signed with the Buffalo Bills, but he was again released from the team after one season. Hardy last played in the NFL in 2018, when he was a member of the Carolina Panthers.

What are people saying about Greg Hardy now?

Now that Hardy has been officially been let go from the Cowboys, the NFL, and potentially his career, the public is weighing in on his departure. Hardy was a highly contested player during his time in the NFL – some arguing that he should be banned from the sport due to his past domestic violence conviction, while others claim that he deserves a second chance. Now that he is no longer playing, people are beginning to wonder if Hardy will get another chance at playing in the NFL.

Many people are glad to see Hardy gone, arguing that someone with a history of domestic violence has no place in the NFL. Others argue that Hardy served his time and should be given another chance, just like any other player. There are also those who feel indifferent about Hardy’s departure, saying that it won’t make much of a difference either way.

What do you think about Greg Hardy’s departure from the NFL? Do you think he deserves another chance? Or do you think that he should be banned from the league?