The Athletics department at Mississippi State has issued a statement regarding the drug bust at a home owned by former Steelers cornerback Deshea Townsend. The statement released earlier by the Bulldogs says that Townsend was in no way associated with the incident, or with the individuals arrested yesterday.

“Deshea Townsend has learned that arrests occurred at a property titled in his name in the Mount Washington area of Pittsburgh,” the athletics department said in the statement via the NFL’s website. “Although Coach Townsend has not been associated with the Pittsburgh Steelers since 2010, he continues to own investment property in the Pittsburgh area. The property in question was the subject of a lease purchase agreement executed in March 2012. Neither individuals arrested were signatories to the March 2012 lease agreement. Coach Townsend employs a rental agent to conduct his affairs regarding this property and in no way is associated with the activities that may have occurred at a property rented by him to others.”

Sounds perfectly reasonable and exactly like I imagined. The only real question remaining is what were they doing with the chicken?

A home owned by former Steelers cornerback Deshea Townsend was the scene of a police raid last night. Before I continue, there is no indication that Townsend was involved, or even aware of the criminal activities that were taking place at the Mt. Washington home.

Police took two into custody last night- 33 year old Price Montgomery, and 35 year old James Perrin. Police and DEA agents apprehended the two and also seized 1,500 bricks of heroin, $100,000 in cash and jewelry, two vehicles, Cuban cigars and a live chicken during the massive bust.

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Townsend was drafted by the Steelers in the 4th round of the 1998 draft. The cornerback spent 12 seasons with the team, before finishing his career in Indianapolis. He is currently the cornerbacks coach for the Mississippi State University Bulldogs.