Saints DT Onyemata cited for marijuana possession

New Orleans Saints defensive tackle David Onyemata was arrested for marijuana possession during a raid at his home last month, according to the Jefferson Parish Sheriff's Office. Onyemata, 26, received a misdemeanor citation after the Jan. 29 incident in the Elmwood suburb of New Orleans, authorities said.

According to Thursday's report in The Advocate, a sheriff's office narcotics investigator received a tip "that a quantity of marijuana products" were going to be at an apartment. Capt. Jason Rivarde said that police obtained a search warrant and raided the apartment, which was Onyemata's. Authorities found marijuana, cannabis oil, marijuana edibles and hemp powder during the search, Rivarde said.

Onyemata is entering the final year of his rookie contract. A fourth-round draft pick in 2016, the Nigeria native has played in every game the past three seasons. He started four games in 2018 and set a career high with 4.5 sacks. --Field Level Media