Eagles DE Parker waived preliminary hearing in marijuana possession charge

According to online court records, the Philadelphia Eagles defensive end Juqua Parker waived Tuesday his preliminary hearing on a marijuana possession charge, which stemmed from a traffic stop early on Aug. 5. By so far, there has not been a set court date for the case.

Parker was riding in a van driven by offensive lineman Todd Herremans early on Aug. 5. When the vehicle was stopped for speeding near the team’s training camp at Lehigh University, police found a small amount of marijuana in it. Then the van was pulled over to road side, and Parker admitted to police the marijuana belonged to him.

Parker is 31 year old now. He joined the Eagles in 2005 after playing four seasons with the Tennessee Titans. And last year he became a full-time starter for the first time in his career.

Eagles DE Parker was arrested on marijuana possession charge

Philadelphia Eagles defensive end Juqua Parker was arrested on a marijuana possession charge Wednesday. He was found carrying a small amount of marijuana when Lower Saucon Township police stopped a vehicle Parker was in for a traffic violation. The time was 12:33 a.m, about half an hour before team curfew, and the place was near Lehigh University, where the Eagles train.

Parker was taken to Northampton County Prison and then was released on $1,000 bail. Eagles coach Andy Reid told reporters that the team has been aware of the incident. But there has not been any league decision on Parker's status.

31-year-old, Parker played joined the Eagles in 2005 after spending four seasons with the Tennessee Titans. As a full-time starter last year, finishing with five sacks, 76 tackles and one interception that he returned 55 yards for a touchdown in a win over San Francisco, he was also listed as the team’s starting left defensive end this season. But the charge of marijuana possession will probably bring him suspension.