Philadelphia Eagles defensive tackle Mike Patterson is facing drug possession charges after being arrested in the southern New Jersey town where he lives.According
to Philadelphia-area media outlets, Evesham Township, N.J. police said
Patterson, 24, was arrested along with his brother early last Saturday,
Feb. 16.Police said they approached a vehicle that had
apparently been in a minor accident and smelled what appeared to be
burning marijuana coming from the car. According to police, Patterson
and his brother, Tyrone Patterson, 28, were inside the car, and police
also found a small quantity of marijuana inside the car.According
to media reports, police arrested and charged Mike Patterson with
possession of marijuana under 50 grams and was released. Tyrone
Patterson, who lives with his younger brother, was charged with
resisting arrest and later posted bail.Mike Patterson, whom the Eagles drafted in 2005 from USC, had 67 tackles, including a career-high four sacks, in 2007
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