Former Washington State quarterback and Super Bowl MVP Mark Rypien has been arrested in Spokane on suspicion of domestic violence.
Spokane police say Rypien was facing a charge of fourth-degree assault. The 56-year-old Rypien was processed at the Spokane County Jail Sunday evening and was awaiting a court appearance Monday.
Following his career at WSU, Rypien was a 6th-round draft pick by the Washington Redskins in 1986. He led the team to a win in Super Bowl 26 in 1991, and was named MVP.
Rypien announced last year he believes he has Chronic Traumatic Encephalopathy, caused by repeated concussions while playing in the NFL. He believes the condition has caused him to have erratic and violent behavior as well as depression. He was a lead plaintiff among 4,500 former players who won a settlement related to CTE in 2013. (AP)
