National Football League defensive lineman Albert Haynesworth plays for the Washington Redskins. He previously played for the Tennessee Titans.http://www.nfl.com/players/alberthaynesworth/profile?id=HAY746506

Haynesworth was suspended without pay for at least four weeks due to "conduct detrimental to the club" on December 7, 2010. According to Redskins head coach Mike Shanahan, Haynesworth "repeatedly refused to cooperate with our coaching staff in a variety of ways over an extended period of time." Chad Speck, Haynesworth's agent, vowed to appeal the suspension. At the time of the suspension, there were four weeks remaining in the 2010 season.http://sports.espn.go.com/nfl/news/story?id=5895357

On April 2, 2009, the Titans asked the NFL to investigate if the Redskins had improper contact with Haynesworth before he was signed to the team. The claim alleged that the Redskins began negotiations with the defensive tackle before the free agency began at 12:00 a.m. on February 27, 2009.http://sports.espn.go.com/nfl/news/story?id=4035877

Haynesworth, who was set to become a free agent on February 27, 2009, was rumored to have been offered a lower-paying contract by the Titans, which Hawnesworth said he would not accept.The Seattle Seahawks were reportedly interested in offering Haynesworth a high-dollar contract to leave the Titans and sign with the Seahawks.http://seattlepi.nwsource.com/football/396720_hawk20.html

Haynesworth played college football for the Tennessee Volunteers, recording 66 tackles and five sacks. He was selected by the Sporting News as a freshman All-American and second team All-Southeastern Conference. Haynesworth was selected in the first round of the 2002 NFL draft by the Titans, 15th overall. He has played with the Titans for seven seasons.http://www.redskins.com/gen/players/Albert_Haynesworth.jsp

Haynesworth injured his left knee during a December 14, 2008, game against the Houston Texans. He was carted off the field and underwent an MRI which revealed a strain to his MCL. Haynesworth missed the rest of the regular season but returned to Titans in the playoffs.http://sports.espn.go.com/nfl/news/story?id=3771600

On February 27, 2009, Haynesworth signed a seven-year contract with the Redskins, worth a reported $100 million.http://nfl.fanhouse.com/2010/09/25/albert-haynesworth-100-million-contract-dont-mean-im-a/

In October of 2006, Haynesworth was suspended by the NFL for five games after stomping on the head of Andre Gurode of the Dallas Cowboys. Gurode, who was not wearing his helmet at the time, received 30 stitches, but was able to recover.http://sports.espn.go.com/nfl/news/story?id=2610577

In March of 2008, Haynesworth was stopped by a police officer in Franklin County after he was spotted driving a Cadillac Escalade 103 mph in a 70 mph zone.http://www.tmz.com/2008/09/30/titans-star-screwed-by-mindy-mccready/ In December of 2008, Haynesworth was sentenced to 30 days of probation and a $1,000 fine, plus court costs, in relation to the speeding charge. The incident was also reviewed to determine if it was a probation violation for Haynesworth.http://www.cbssports.com/nfl/story/11371266

On March 12, 2009, Haynesworth was indicted on charges of reckless driving and driving with an expired registration. The charges stem from a December 13, 2008, incident in which Haynesworth reportedly crashed his vehicle into a concrete median, seriously injuring another driver.http://sports.espn.go.com/nfl/news/story?id=3974042