Former Panthers manager and Cardinals star Adrian Wilson arrested for domestic violence

Former Arizona Cardinals safety and Carolina Panthers manager Adrian Wilson was arrested on June 1 on three counts of domestic violence.

Scottsdale police confirmed his arrest to several media outlets on Tuesday.

News of Wilson’s arrest came two days after the Panthers confirmed his departure from the team. He had served as the team’s vice president of player personnel since 2023.

Wilson’s bio was removed from the Panthers website and the team confirmed Sunday that he is no longer with the organization. The Panthers did not provide a statement on the circumstances of his departure.

The Panthers have not made any further comment since news of Wilson’s arrest broke.

According to The Athletic, which cited a Scottsdale police spokesman, Wilson was arrested by police at his home in Scottsdale, Arizona, shortly after 6 a.m. on June 1. He faces charges of assault, property damage and disturbing the peace. Further circumstances of the arrest were initially unclear. Wilson has not publicly commented on his arrest.

Wilson, 44, played 13 NFL seasons from 2001 to 2012, all with the Cardinals. He was a five-time Pro Bowl selection, a three-time All-Pro selection and is a member of the Cardinals Ring of Honor.

After retiring, Wilson joined the Cardinals’ front office as a scout in 2015. He worked his way up to vice president of professional personnel and served as Arizona’s co-interim general manager in 2022. In January 2023, he interviewed for the Arizona general manager position, which ultimately went to Monti Ossenfort. A month later, he joined the Panthers as vice president of player personnel and returned to his home state. Wilson was born in High Point, North Carolina, and played college at NC State.