National Football League player Michael Boley plays for the New York Giants.
Boley, who previously played for the Atlanta Falcons, visited the Giants on February 27, 2009, leading to speculation that he may soon sign with the team. The following day, Boley signed a five year contract with the Giants, worth a reported $25 million.CBSSports.com: Boley Signs with Giants, Likely to Get Shot at Starting LB Job
Career
Boley played football in high school and played college football for Southern Golden Eagles. He was drafted into NFL in 2005 by Atlanta Falcons. He made his professional debut that same year, playing in all 16 regular season games and recording 63 tackles. Boley's statistically best season came in 2007, when he tallied 109 tackles, three sacks and two interceptions.
Boley signed a one-year free agent contract with the team in the spring of 2008. After he was charged with battery of his wife in 2008, it was speculated that the team would not renew the contract.Rocky Mountain News: Atlanta's Boley says his focus on football (October 9, 2009)
Arrest
Boley was arrested and charged with battery of his wife, Chantelle, who accused him of assaulting her and throwing her out of their home after an argument. Boley later apologized for the incident and acknowledged he had put his wife out of the house. He said, that despite the incident, the couple continued to live together.Atlanta Journal-Constitution: Falcons' Boley apologizes for arrest May 10, 2008)
