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Kelly was arrested after police were called to
Mario's South Saloon in Pittsburgh over a complaint that Kelly,
23, had threatened an employee and refused to leave.
He was charged with two counts of terroristic threats and one
count of resisting arrest, according to reports citing court
records.
Per CBS Pittsburgh, Kelly threatened to knock out an employee at
the bar after the jukebox skipped his song. When police arrived,
the arresting officer accidentally stepped on the foot of a
woman with Kelly, with the safety reportedly making physical
contact with the officer and directing a threat toward the
officer as well.
As Kelly reportedly resisted the arresting officers, one punched
him multiple times in the face to subdue him, the police report
indicates. Kelly was taken to a local hospital before being
taken to the Allegheny County Jail.
The Steelers have not publicly commented on the incident other
than to announce he was placed on waivers. In a corresponding
move, the Steelers promoted safety Marcus Allen to the 53-man
roster.
Kelly, a rookie from San Diego State, had 21 tackles and one
interception in 14 games this season.
The Steelers (8-6) have not clinched a playoff spot but are in
position for a wild-card berth entering play this weekend. They
finish the season with games at the New York Jets on Sunday and
at the Baltimore Ravens on Dec. 29.
--Field Level Media
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