• Travis Henry is a professional football player in the National Football League. He most recently played for the Denver Broncos before he was released in 2007. In August of 2008, Henry was suspended by the league for at least one year under the league's substance abuse policy.

  On March 30, 2009, Henry accepted a plea deal in his federal drug case steming from a September 2008 arrest in which Henry was found in possession of five kilograms of cocaine.The Gazette: Former Bronco Henry Agrees to Plea in Drug Case He was back behind bars in May of 2009, for consuming alcohol, a violation of his bond agreement.CBSSports.com: Former RB Henry Taken into Custody in Florida

• Fast Facts

  1. Full name: Travis Deion Henry
  2. Born: October 29, 1978
  3. Birthplace: Frostproof, Florida
  4. Height: 5'9"
  5. Weight: 230 lbs
  6. Position: Running Back
  7. College: University of Tennessee
  8. NFL Draft: 58th overall in 2001 (Buffalo Bills)
  9. Pro Bowl selection in 2002

• Child Support Drama

  In February of 2009, Henry petitioned a Georgia judge to reduce the amount of child support he pays for his nine children. Citing his legal bills from his pending trial for drug possession and his lack of income due to his NFL suspension, Henry claimed that he could not afford the payments. The judge however denied the motion.AJC.com: Ex-NFL Player Gets No Break on Child Support

  The following month, Henry spoke out about his financial struggles and inability to pay more than $170,000 a year in child support to nine women with which he fathered children. Henry stated that he loves his kids, but cannot afford to take care of them.The New York Times: With Nine Mouths to Feed, Travis Henry Says He's Broke

• NFL Career

  Travis Henry was selected in the second round of the 2001 NFL draft by the Buffalo Bills. During his four years with the Bills, Henry accumulated 3,849 rushing yards and 27 touchdowns. He made the Pro Bowl in his second NFL season after rushing for 1,438 yards and 13 touchdowns.Official Site of the Denver Broncos: Travis Henry

  Henry was traded to the Tennessee Titans in 2005. After two years in Tennessee, he was released and signed with the Denver Broncos for the 2007 season. Henry played 12 games for the Broncos, all the while facing a possible suspension for a failed drug test. Despite being cleared of the test, The Broncos released Henry at the end of the season.ESPN.com: Sources: NFL's leading rusher Henry faces suspension for violating drug policy (October 5, 2007)

• 2008 Arrest

  On September 30, 2008, Henry was arrested outside of Denver, Colorado, after he was found with five kilograms of cocaine. Federal charges of drug trafficking were filed the following day.The Denver Post: ... Travis Henry Arrested on Federal Cocaine Charges

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