Trump pardons 5 former NFL players ranging from perjury to drug trafficking

Al JazeeraCenterEN 2 min read 100% complete February 13, 2026 at 07:29 PM

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In February 2026, former U.S. President Donald Trump pardoned five former NFL players for crimes ranging from perjury to drug trafficking. The pardons, announced by Alice Marie Johnson, included Joe Klecko, Nate Newton, Jamal Lewis, Travis Henry, and the late Billy Cannon. Klecko was pardoned for perjury, Newton for drug trafficking, and Lewis for involvement in a drug case. Jerry Jones, owner of the Dallas Cowboys, personally informed Newton of his pardon. The White House did not provide a specific reason for the pardons, but Johnson thanked Trump for his "continued commitment to second chances."

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Baltimore Ravens 30% Dallas Cowboys 40% New York Jets 40% Jerry Jones 50% Travis Henry 60% Billy Cannon ×260% Alice Marie Johnson ×270% Joe Klecko ×270% Nate Newton ×370% Jamal Lewis ×270% National Football League (NFL) ×380% Donald Trump ×390%

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