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03-13-2007, 02:37 PM
TEMPE, Ariz. (March 12, 2007) -- The Arizona Cardinals fired wide receivers coach Richie Anderson four days after his arrest in a police prostitution sting operation.
Anderson, a fullback in the NFL for 13 seasons, was hired by new Cardinals coach Ken Whisenhunt in January.
Anderson, 35, was arrested March 8 on an accusation of soliciting an undercover Phoenix police officer posing as a prostitute.
"I wanted a chance to review the details of the situation before making any decision," Whisenhunt said in a statement released by the team. "While it's disappointing, I've decided that this is clearly in the best interests of our team in this particular instance. Our focus is now on finding a replacement and I am confident we will be able to do that relatively soon."
Anderson played for the New York Jets and Dallas Cowboys before retiring after the 2005 season. He was a 2000 Pro Bowl selection while with the Jets and holds the team record for receptions by a running back at 305.
He was assistant wide receivers and tight ends coach for the Jets last season.
Anderson, a fullback in the NFL for 13 seasons, was hired by new Cardinals coach Ken Whisenhunt in January.
Anderson, 35, was arrested March 8 on an accusation of soliciting an undercover Phoenix police officer posing as a prostitute.
"I wanted a chance to review the details of the situation before making any decision," Whisenhunt said in a statement released by the team. "While it's disappointing, I've decided that this is clearly in the best interests of our team in this particular instance. Our focus is now on finding a replacement and I am confident we will be able to do that relatively soon."
Anderson played for the New York Jets and Dallas Cowboys before retiring after the 2005 season. He was a 2000 Pro Bowl selection while with the Jets and holds the team record for receptions by a running back at 305.
He was assistant wide receivers and tight ends coach for the Jets last season.