In late August, Dolphins outside linebackers coach Ryan Crow was arrested on a misdemeanor domestic battery charge. He was subsequently placed on administrative leave by the team.
That charge was dropped on Wednesday, as first reported by Fox Sports 640’s Andy Slater. While that news will bring an end to the legal side of this situation, there is still an NFL investigation pending. As such, no change has taken place with respect to Crow’s status with the Dolphins.
Head coach Mike McDaniel said (via ESPN’s Marcel Louis-Jacques) Crow remains on administrative leave at this time. No changes on that front will take place until the league’s probe has concluded. Sean Ryan began the year handling OLBs coach duties, and that will presumably continue moving forward.
Prior to today’s news, Grethel Aguila of the Miami Herald detailed specifics of the alleged incident. The 9-1-1 call demonstrated how witnesses saw Crow “choking and slamming” a woman he lives with in the building of their Fort Lauderdale apartment. According to the police report, Crow stopped once he realized people could see the altercation. The alleged victim told police she was not injured and declined to provide a sworn statement.
Under Ryan’s coaching, the Dolphins have amassed just eight sacks through four games this season. Improving in that regard will be a goal as the team looks to take needed steps forward after a 1-3 start to the campaign. As Miami seeks an increase in production along the edge, it remains to be seen if Crow will continue in the organization after the NFL’s investigation wraps up.