Chris Rainey

In the midst of all the post-schedule release celebration and speculation, Falcons fans have been treated to some unfortunate legal news regarding one of its star players.

Former Steelers running back Chris Rainey offers some insight into his arrest and subsequent release from the Steelers following a charge of simple battery stemming from an incident with his girlfriend.

Hours after reports of a domestic dispute made national headlines, the team severed ties with the incident and the involved player. Now, it looks like the rest of the league shares their sentiment.

The Steelers took only a few short hours to release their fifth round selection from 2012, after news broke of their kick returners earlier arrest for domestic violence. New information questions the validity of those initial reports.

As Chris Rainey appeared before a judge Friday morning, his alleged victim shared her account with the court via e-mail, contradicting the details of the incident which resulted in his arrest.

Hours after being arrested for striking his girlfriend, the Steelers have parted ways with their 2012 fifth round draft pick.

Chris Rainey has been waived by the Pittsburgh Steelers following a second domestic-related run-in with the law on Thursday.

An ancient proverb says, "Idle hands are the devil's playground". When players find themselves with nothing to do during playoff time, their frustrations find their ways of getting them into trouble.

Pittsburgh Steelers running back Chris Rainey was arrested on a domestic battery charge on Thursday.

Steelers coach Mike Tomlin wasn't quick to declare running back Jonathan Dwyer as the victor of the running back battle, but did confirm he's currently at the top of the Steelers depth chart.