Ex-NFL Star Kelvin Joseph Arrested in Fatal Texas Motorcycle Crash Killing Cody Morris

Tragedy struck on a Texas highway in the early hours of Saturday when former NFL cornerback Kelvin Joseph was allegedly involved in a fatal crash that claimed the life of a 27-year-old motorcyclist, Cody Morris from Plano. The incident, which unfolded on North Central Expressway, has left a community in mourning and raised serious questions about responsibility on the road.

Richardson police reported that Joseph, driving a BMW sedan, collided with Morris's motorcycle while heading northbound. Upon speaking with the 25-year-old athlete, officers noted clear signs of intoxication, leading to his arrest on charges of Driving While Intoxicated and Collision Involving Personal Injury or Death—a second-degree felony. This isn’t just a statistic; it’s a heartbreaking loss that could have been prevented.

Joseph, who currently plays for the DC Defenders in the United Football League, has had a tumultuous career since being drafted by the Dallas Cowboys in 2021. From his college days at LSU and Kentucky to bouncing between NFL teams like the Miami Dolphins and Seattle Seahawks, his journey has been marred by off-field troubles. Notably, in 2022, he was linked to a deadly shooting incident in Dallas as a passenger in a vehicle, though he wasn’t the shooter and faced no NFL suspension. Now, this latest incident adds a darker chapter to his story.

What stands out here isn’t just the crash—it’s the pattern. As we mourn for Cody Morris, whose life was cut short, we’re reminded that talent on the field doesn’t excuse recklessness off it. The road isn’t a game, and the consequences of a split-second decision can be irreversible. Joseph’s future, both in sports and legally, hangs in the balance as this case unfolds.