Denver Broncos running back Laurence Maroney was among five men who were arrested in St. Louis on Jan. 17. During a vehicle stop at 10:30 pm on Grand Blvd. near Chaifetz Arena, police smelled marijuana in the Infiniti Q-56. A search produced a small quantity of pot and three guns (9-mm pistol. .45-caliber handgun, .223-caliber rifle).

Maroney, who has a permit to carry a concealed weapon, defended his actions: "It's just the simple fact that as an NFL player, a person has celebrity status and is always in the limelight. They feel like they have to be protected because we feel like we are the targets of most people because they know who we are and they know we have money, and they see us in nice cars and things like that. We’re the targets."

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Update: Maroney was only charged with marijuana possession. The charge was dismissed on Aug. 31. Maroney is currently a free agent.

Maroney was drafted by New England out of Minnesota in 2006. After four years, the Patriots traded him to the Broncos in September. He only played in four games this season.

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