**Tulane Quarterback T.J. Finley Arrested for Alleged Possession of Stolen Property**
T.J. Finley, the Tulane quarterback, was arrested this week for allegedly possessing stolen property. The incident occurred when authorities discovered that the vehicle he claimed to have purchased had a license plate registered to a different vehicle. Following his arrest, Finley has been suspended from the team while the case is pending.
### Arrest Details
– **Who**: T.J. Finley, 23, Tulane quarterback
– **What**: Arrested for possession of stolen goods valued at $25,000 or more
– **When**: Booked on Wednesday
– **Where**: Tulane University
– **Why**: Allegedly possessed a vehicle with a mismatched license plate
Finley was released without needing to post bond after his booking. During spring practice on Thursday, the Green Wave conducted their session without him, with quarterback duties handled by transfers Kadin Semonza from Ball State and Donovan Leary from Illinois. Coach Jon Sumrall addressed Finley’s suspension, emphasizing the importance of accountability when players make mistakes.
### Previous Legal Issues
This is not Finley’s first encounter with the law. Nearly three years ago, while at Auburn, he was arrested for allegedly evading police during a traffic stop. This arrest occurred shortly after he became the first college athlete to sign an NIL deal with Amazon. He turned himself in after discovering an active warrant related to a citation for riding a moped without a helmet.
### Career Overview
– Finley is now with his fifth college football program and entering his sixth college season.
– He transferred to Tulane after spending last season at Western Kentucky, where he played in only three games due to an ankle injury.
– Finley began his college career at LSU in 2020, transferred to Auburn in 2021, and then moved to Texas State in 2023, where he achieved a career-high of 3,439 passing yards and 24 touchdowns.
As the situation unfolds, it raises questions about the future of Finley’s football career and the impact of legal issues on student-athletes.
### FAQs:
**What charges is T.J. Finley facing?**
T.J. Finley is facing charges for possession of stolen goods valued at $25,000 or more.
**What is the status of T.J. Finley’s football career following his arrest?**
Finley has been suspended from the Tulane football team pending the outcome of his legal case.
