by Morris Phillips and Ken Gimblin

SAN JOSE–San Francisco 49ers cornerback Chris Culliver who was best known for making anti gay remarks before Super Bowl XLVII, hit a bicyclist in South San Jose at 7th and Tully Roads on Friday morning, Culliver hit the cyclist and took off around 10AM. Culliver who was driving with a suspended license was then followed by an unnamed witness.

When the unnamed witness cornered Culliver, Culliver got out of his car and threatened to beat the witness with brass knuckles. The witness didn’t move his car and Culliver who was boxed in tried to flee and in doing so hit the witness’ car and police arrived at the scene and Culliver was arrested for felony and misdemeanor hit and run and carrying brass knuckles which are considered illegal contraband.

Culliver missed the entire 2013 season with a torn anterior cruciate ligament, Culliver who said during Super Bowl week in 2013 regarding possible gay teammates in the locker room that “a gay player wouldn’t be welcome on the 49ers” after much critcism for Culliver’s remarks he apologized saying, “they are very ugly comments and that’s not what I feel in my heart. Hopefully I can learn and grow from this experience and this situation.”

The 49ers front office released a statement regarding Culliver’s arrest saying “we will remain in contact with Chris and the local authorities as we continue to gather the facts regarding this situation, as this is an ongoing legal matter, we will reserve further comment at this time.”

DeSean Jackson released by Eagles: Former Cal Golden Bears receiver DeSean Jackson was released from the Philadelphia Eagles on Friday. Jackson who finished his second year with the Eagles in the middle of a five year contract was released by the team because of his off field activities and connections.

According to NJ.com it was reported that Jackson had reputed ties with a Los Angeles street gang also the Eagles released him according to a source for “work ethic and attitude” issues. The Eagles were mainly concerned about Jackson’s gang activities and that the team had no other choice but to use the NFL’s policy of off field conduct code in releasing Jackson.

The Eagles head coach Chip Kelly, general manager Howie Roseman, and owner Jeffery Lurie had discussed this matter over a span of 24 hours prior to releasing the Eagles superstar with team lawyers. The team had been in trade talks with other clubs but that converstation was halted after the NJ.com information came out about Jackson’s gang ties.

Jackson for his part denies that he was affiliated with any gang whatsoever in a statement he released on Friday saying, “I would like to address the misleading and unfounded reports that my release has anything to do with any affiliation that has been speculated surrounding the company I keep off the field. I would like to make it very clear that I am not and never have been part of any gang. I am not a gang member, and to speculate and assume that Iam involved in such activity off the field is reckless and irresponsible.”

Ken Gimblin and Morris Phillips host Sportstalk on http://www.sportsradioservice.com