Updated Feb. 6, 2026, 8:33 p.m. ET
Former first-round pick Darron Lee has been charged with first-degree murder and tampering with evidence. Reportedly, Lee murdered his girlfriend per various outlets including TMZ Sports.
According to jail records, Lee is being held without bond and has a court appearance scheduled for Wednesday, Feb. 11. Lee’s girlfriend was found on Thursday:
Lee, 31, was the 20th overall pick of the Jets in the 2016 NFL draft. He spent three seasons in New York.
Lee went on to play for the Kansas City Chiefs and Buffalo Bills briefly before an early retirement.
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