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Miles Sanders arrested on DUI charge in Pennsylvania

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 27, 2026, 6:01 PM

Last updated Aug 27, 2026

Miles Sanders arrested on DUI charge in Pennsylvania

Summary

Miles Sanders, former running back for the Carolina Panthers, was arrested on a DUI charge in Churchill Borough, Pennsylvania, after police found him unresponsive in a vehicle on June 8. The 29-year-old was charged with driving under the influence and careless driving. Officers reported that Sanders appeared lethargic and had admitted to drinking earlier. Following poor performance on sobriety tests and a positive breath test, marijuana was also found in the vehicle. Sanders is currently unsigned ahead of the 2026 NFL season and has a court date in September regarding the incident. His recent NFL career has been tumultuous since leaving Carolina and suffering an injury while with the Dallas Cowboys last season.

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By the Numbers

•Sanders was found unresponsive in his vehicle on a highway.
•He faces charges of DUI and careless driving.
•He remains unsigned as the NFL season approaches.
•Sanders has a court appearance scheduled for September.
•Legal issues compound his struggles following an injury last season.

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6:01 PMYahoo Sports — Former Panthers Starter Arrested After Being Found Unresponsive: Report

What they're saying

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Miles Sanders’ NFL future faces another complication after the former Panthers starter was arrested on a DUI charge near Pittsburgh, according to a report. The post Former Panthers Starter Arrested After Being Found Unresponsive: Report appeared first on HEAVY.
— Yahoo Sports

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