Miles Sanders’ attorney sends message to Jerry Jones after new twist in ex-Eagles star’s DUI case

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Lewis, E. (2026, October 28). Miles Sanders’ attorney sends message to Jerry Jones after new twist in ex-Eagles star’s DUI case. New York Post. https://nypost.com/2026/10/28/sports/miles-sanders-attorney-sends-message-to-jerry-jones-after-new-twist-in-dui-case/

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New York Post · collected 2026-10-28 · by Edward Lewis

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Phil DiLucente, attorney for former Philadelphia Eagles running back Miles Sanders, announced that his client agreed to participate in Pennsylvania’s accelerated rehabilitative disposition program following a DUI arrest on June 8. The case involves one count of DUI and careless driving after police found Sanders slumped over the wheel with signs of intoxication, including glassy eyes and an odor of alcohol. DiLucente expects the matter to be resolved by January, allowing Sanders to potentially sign with the Dallas Cowboys under owner Jerry Jones.
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Miles Sanders, a former NFL running back, is nearing the end of his DUI case after agreeing to participate in an accelerated rehabilitative disposition program. His attorney, Phil DiLucente, stated that if Sanders meets all conditions set by the program, his criminal charges will be expunged. The next court hearing for Sanders is scheduled for December 16, though DiLucente anticipates the matter will conclude "sometime in January." DiLucente also expressed hope that Sanders could soon play for the Dallas Cowboys under owner Jerry Jones, as he was a free agent since March and last played for the team during the 2025 season. Sanders faces one count of DUI and one count of careless driving after being found slumped in his car's driver’s seat on June 8 in Pennsylvania.

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🔮 DiLucente said the program will require Sanders to complete a list of conditions, but if he meets them all, the one-time Pro Bowler will soon have his criminal charges “expunged.”
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Sanders, who officially became an NFL free agent in March, is now due in court for a further hearing in his case on Dec. 16, though DiLucente said Wednesday he’s anticipating the matter will all be disposed “sometime in January.” “My client was pleased,” DiLucente said following Wednesday’s court proceedings.
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🔮 DiLucente said the program will require Sanders to complete a list of conditions, but if he meets them all, the one-time Pro Bowler will soon have his criminal charges “expunged.”

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Miles Sanders’ attorney is attempting to get the attention of Dallas Cowboys owner Jerry Jones after the lawyer said on Wednesday the NFL free agent’s DUI case is on the cusp of ending. asserted
case → attempt → ending
In an exclusive interview with the California Post, Phil DiLucente, Sanders’ counsel, said that after roughly an hour in a Pennsylvania courtroom on Wednesday, his client agreed to “participate in what’s called accelerated rehabilitative disposition” to close out his drunk driving case. asserted
what → say → case
DiLucente said the program will require Sanders to complete a list of conditions, but if he meets them all, the one-time Pro Bowler will soon have his criminal charges “expunged.” asserted
charges → say → them
The lawyer then said Sanders will turn his sights toward wearing a helmet with a star on it once again. asserted
Sanders → say → it
“He looks forward to playing for Mr. Jones in the very near future,” DiLucente said of the famed team owner. asserted
DiLucente → look → owner
Sanders, who last suited up in the NFL for the Cowboys during the 2025 season, is facing one count of DUI and one count of careless driving after he was accused of being impaired behind the wheel of a Lexus on June 8 in Pennsylvania. asserted
he → suit → Pennsylvania
Sanders was found by cops “slumped in the driver’s seat” of his car as it was stopped in the middle of a roadway, according to the criminal complaint, and the 29-year-old allegedly exhibited signs of intoxication during ensuing questioning. uncertain
old → find → questioning
Authorities wrote in the complaint that a “sluggish and lethargic” Sanders had “glassy” eyes and an odor of alcohol emanating from his breath. asserted
Sanders → write → breath
Officials also claimed Sanders admitted to drinking before performing poorly on field sobriety testing. asserted
Sanders → claim → testing
A portable breath test administered to Sanders allegedly turned up positive for alcohol. uncertain
test → administer → alcohol
Sanders, who officially became an NFL free agent in March, is now due in court for a further hearing in his case on Dec. 16, though DiLucente said Wednesday he’s anticipating the matter will all be disposed “sometime in January.” “My client was pleased,” DiLucente said following Wednesday’s court proceedings. asserted
DiLucente → become → proceedings
“He looks healthier than ever.” asserted
He → look → ?
A message seeking comment on the case from the Allegheny County District Attorney’s Office was not immediately returned. asserted
message → seek → Office
Sanders, a second-round pick in the 2019 NFL Draft, played his first four seasons with the Philadelphia Eagles. asserted
Sanders → play → Eagles
He then joined the Carolina Panthers for two years, before inking a contract with the Cowboys in March 2025. asserted
He → join → March
Sanders, who played in just four games for Dallas before suffering an injury, has totaled 4,462 rushing yards and 24 rushing touchdowns in 88 NFL games. asserted
who → play → games
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