Dolphins coach choked, slammed woman at Lauderdale luxury high-rise, police say
Witnesses said they saw a Miami Dolphins coach choking and slamming a woman in a Fort Lauderdale luxury high-rise apartment building, according to a 911 call and report that police released Tuesday.
Dolphins outside linebackers coach Ryan Crow, 37, was arrested Friday on a misdemeanor domestic violence battery charge. In the 911 call released by Fort Lauderdale Police, a witness said she saw Crow choking a woman and slamming her in a luxury high-rise apartment building in Fort Lauderdale.
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Shortly after midnight Friday, officers responded to Veneto Las Olas, 201 S. Federal Hwy. Crow and the woman live in an apartment in the building as a family, according to Crow’s arrest report.
The couple, police say, had been arguing about past relationships. At one point, Crow shoved the woman “out of anger.”
The woman said she wasn’t injured and declined to provide a sworn statement.
Crow, according to a witness, wrapped his arms around the woman as if he was going to “perform a takedown.” The witness said the woman’s legs were off the ground — and she looked terrified as Crow whispered in her ear.
Another witness said Crow “[threw] slaps” at the woman but stopped once people were watching, the report shows. Crow then headed up to his apartment. The report did not indicate where in the building the alleged incident took place.
The Dolphins have placed Crow on administrative leave. The team did not say whether he would be paid during his leave. Crow joined the Dolphins in 2024 after working with the Tennessee Titans for five seasons.
“We are aware of the serious matter involving Ryan Crow and currently gathering more information,” the Dolphins said in a statement. “Ryan has been placed on administrative leave effective immediately. We have been in communication with the NFL and will reserve further comment at this time.”
Crow was released from jail Saturday after he posted a $1,000 bond. He was ordered to stay away from the victim.
This story was originally published September 2, 2025 at 1:28 PM.
