Report: Cowboys concerned about Joseph Randle's 'well-being'

By Steve DelVecchio

Joseph Randle was absent from Dallas Cowboys practices for most of the week, and team officials are reportedly concerned over what the 23-year-old running back is dealing with off the field.

Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports that Randle was “emotional” while at the Cowboys’ facility earlier this week.

On Wednesday, Randle reportedly called police in Texas and requested that they perform a well-being check on his girlfriend, who was staying at Randle’s home. Officers found nothing wrong and said Randle’s girlfriend was at school. There were no signs of a break-in or any other crime, but something clearly has Randle distraught.

In addition to whatever issue Randle may be dealing with at home, he is also facing potential discipline from the NFL over a drug-related incident that took place in February. No charges were filed, but the league is still looking into it. Randle was also caught shoplifting in another incredibly embarrassing incident two months prior to that.

Randle’s future with the Cowboys is unclear at the moment.

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