Disgraced ex-NFL player Greg Hardy arrested again and this time over assault on girlfriend

Former NFL defensive end and ex-UFC fighter Greg Hardy has been arrested in Texas after allegedly assaulting his girlfriend in what police say was a violent argument sparked by cheating accusations.This latest incident, which involves claims of Hardy putting his hands on the woman’s neck and throwing her around, is yet another addition to his long list of legal troubles and fans are already saying they saw this coming.According to reports, the incident went down on June 4, 2025, in Richardson, Texas. Hardy’s girlfriend told police she found suspicious texts from another woman on his phone and confronted him. That’s when things allegedly turned physical.She claims Hardy pushed her onto the bed, held her down by the neck, and when she kicked at him to get away, he grabbed her feet and spun her around before storming out of the house.He was arrested and charged with assault causing bodily injury to a family member, and is currently being held in the Richardson Jail.If you’ve followed Hardy’s post-NFL career at all, this story sounds painfully familiar. In 2014, Hardy was arrested for assaulting his then-girlfriend, with graphic photos and disturbing allegations that included throwing her onto a couch covered in firearms. The case was dropped when she didn’t show up to testify. In 2016, he was arrested for cocaine possession. After the NFL stopped calling, Hardy made a controversial jump to UFC and even there, his presence was heavily criticized.Fans and analysts have long questioned why he kept getting second chances, especially given the nature of his past. And now, those concerns are front and center once again.As the news broke, fan reaction was swift and brutal.Some were shocked by the disturbing allegations. Others weren’t surprised at all:The general vibe? People are over it and many are furious he ever got a redemption arc in sports at all.As of now, Greg Hardy remains in custody, and no bond has been set publicly. Legal proceedings are expected to follow in the coming weeks.Also read - DK Metcalf’s insane candy-only diet goes viral as fans ask, “How is this real?”